US Bridges

Collegeville Road over Branch Skippack Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.OF Pa 73 3142C07 · Structure no. 000000000027795

Built
1830
195 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,907
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collegeville Road over Branch Skippack Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Collegeville Road over Branch Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1830 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 195 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 2,907 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCollegeville Road
CrossesBranch Skippack Creek
Location1MI.S.OF Pa 73 3142C07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22231, -75.39771
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,907 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collegeville Road over Branch Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1830, making it 195 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Collegeville 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Collegeville Road over Branch Skippack Creek carry?

About 2,907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Collegeville Road over Branch Skippack Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Collegeville Road over Branch Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.