US Bridges

Ridge Pike over Skippack Creek / 3254-B3

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.TO Lr 46067 20G11 · Structure no. 000000000027841

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,365
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Pike over Skippack Creek / 3254-B3 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ridge Pike over Skippack Creek / 3254-B3 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 6,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,993 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Pike
CrossesSkippack Creek / 3254-B3
Location.5MI.TO Lr 46067 20G11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1716, -75.43074
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,365 (2024)
Projected traffic14,993 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Pike over Skippack Creek / 3254-B3 built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ridge Pike over Skippack Creek / 3254-B3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Pike over Skippack Creek / 3254-B3 carry?

About 6,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Pike over Skippack Creek / 3254-B3?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Pike over Skippack Creek / 3254-B3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.