New Hanover Square over Minister Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Laugh. Waters 12J2/3028A4 · Structure no. 000000000027839
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,724
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Hanover Square over Minister Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Hanover Square over Minister Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,724 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,329 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Hanover Square over Minister Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is New Hanover Square over Minister Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does New Hanover Square over Minister Creek carry?
About 2,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is New Hanover Square over Minister Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns New Hanover Square over Minister Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.