US Bridges

Whitehall Road over Kepner Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Norristown 28H2/3255D7 · Structure no. 000000000027695

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehall Road over Kepner Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Whitehall Road over Kepner Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 114 years old, older 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 9,486 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,614 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehall Road
CrossesKepner Creek
LocationNorristown 28H2/3255D7
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14737, -75.35419
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,486 (2024)
Projected traffic14,614 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$702,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehall Road over Kepner Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Whitehall Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehall Road over Kepner Creek carry?

About 9,486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Whitehall Road over Kepner Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehall Road over Kepner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.