US Bridges

Germantown Pike over Plymouth Creek / 3368-E4

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Germantown Pike · Structure no. 000000000027766

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown Pike over Plymouth Creek / 3368-E4 is a concrete slab carrying Germantown Pike over Plymouth Creek / 3368-E4 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 30,162 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,260 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown Pike
CrossesPlymouth Creek / 3368-E4
LocationGermantown Pike
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10556, -75.28164
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,162 (2024)
Projected traffic39,260 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Germantown Pike over Plymouth Creek / 3368-E4 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Germantown Pike over Plymouth Creek / 3368-E4 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 Germantown Pike over Plymouth Creek / 3368-E4 carry?

About 30,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Germantown Pike over Plymouth Creek / 3368-E4?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown Pike over Plymouth Creek / 3368-E4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.