Water Street Road over Branch Skippack Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · NW of 363 21C8/3142H10 · Structure no. 000000000027783
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,283
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street Road over Branch Skippack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street Road over Branch Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Water Street Road over Branch Skippack Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street Road over Branch Skippack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Water Street Road over Branch Skippack Creek carry?
About 1,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Water Street Road over Branch Skippack Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street Road over Branch Skippack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.