US Bridges

Wartman Road over Lodal Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Graterford 3141G5 · Structure no. 000000000027798

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wartman Road over Lodal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wartman Road over Lodal Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 3,128 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,409 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWartman Road
CrossesLodal Creek
LocationGraterford 3141G5
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22408, -75.4566
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,128 (2024)
Projected traffic4,409 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wartman Road over Lodal Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wartman Road over Lodal 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 Wartman Road over Lodal Creek carry?

About 3,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wartman Road over Lodal Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wartman Road over Lodal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.