US Bridges

Ridge PIKE/3368-B5 over Access Rd;plymouth Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.NW of Butler 3368-B05 · Structure no. 000000000027770

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,817
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge PIKE/3368-B5 over Access Rd;plymouth Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge PIKE/3368-B5 over Access Rd;plymouth Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 44,817 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,177 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRidge PIKE/3368-B5
CrossesAccess Rd;plymouth Creek
Location1MI.NW of Butler 3368-B05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.09877, -75.30101
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,817 (2024)
Projected traffic39,177 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge PIKE/3368-B5 over Access Rd;plymouth Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge PIKE/3368-B5 over Access Rd;plymouth 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 Ridge PIKE/3368-B5 over Access Rd;plymouth Creek carry?

About 44,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridge PIKE/3368-B5 over Access Rd;plymouth Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge PIKE/3368-B5 over Access Rd;plymouth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.