US Bridges

Stump Hall Road over Zacharias Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · SE Skippack 3142J07 · Structure no. 000000000027687

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stump Hall Road over Zacharias Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stump Hall Road over Zacharias Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,539 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStump Hall Road
CrossesZacharias Creek
LocationSE Skippack 3142J07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.20692, -75.38678
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,539 (2024)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stump Hall Road over Zacharias Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Stump Hall Road over Zacharias Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Stump Hall Road over Zacharias Creek carry?

About 3,539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stump Hall Road over Zacharias Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stump Hall Road over Zacharias Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.