US Bridges

Burnside Avenue over Branch of Kepner Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.W.MAIN St. 3255A07 · Structure no. 000000000027692

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnside Avenue over Branch of Kepner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Burnside Avenue over Branch of Kepner Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,382 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,966 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnside Avenue
CrossesBranch of Kepner Creek
Location1MI.N.W.MAIN St. 3255A07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14588, -75.36873
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,382 (2024)
Projected traffic7,966 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnside Avenue over Branch of Kepner Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnside Avenue over Branch of Kepner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Burnside Avenue over Branch of Kepner Creek carry?

About 5,382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Burnside Avenue over Branch of Kepner Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Burnside Avenue over Branch of Kepner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.