Township Line Road over Lodal Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · SW Schwenksvi 3141B4 · Structure no. 000000000027804
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Line Road over Lodal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Line Road over Lodal Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,556 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Township Line Road over Lodal Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Line Road over Lodal 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Township Line Road over Lodal Creek carry?
About 12,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Township Line Road over Lodal Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Township Line Road over Lodal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.