US Bridges

Plymouth Road over Pa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Just E.German Pk. 29J09 · Structure no. 000000000027700

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth Road over Pa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plymouth Road over Pa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 10,485 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,599 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPlymouth Road
CrossesPa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3
LocationJust E.German Pk. 29J09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11172, -75.2833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,485 (2024)
Projected traffic19,599 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plymouth Road over Pa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plymouth Road over Pa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Plymouth Road over Pa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3 carry?

About 10,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth Road over Pa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth Road over Pa Turnpk (EB/WB)/3368E3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.