Lafayette Avenue over Wissahickon Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Whitemarsh 3257E9 · Structure no. 000000000027715
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,733
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Avenue over Wissahickon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lafayette Avenue over Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 5,733 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,847 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Avenue over Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Lafayette Avenue over Wissahickon 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lafayette Avenue over Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 5,733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Avenue over Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Avenue over Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.