US Bridges

Keller Creamery RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Keller RD.RTE113 3030-K1 · Structure no. 000000000027885

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,173
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller Creamery RD over Indian Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Keller Creamery RD over Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2018. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKeller Creamery RD
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationKeller RD.RTE113 3030-K1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30672, -75.37711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2019)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2018
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$551,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keller Creamery RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keller Creamery RD over Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Keller Creamery RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Keller Creamery RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Keller Creamery RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.