Sumneytown Pike over Wissahickon Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NW US-202 3144-D6 · Structure no. 000000000027892
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,016
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sumneytown Pike over Wissahickon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sumneytown Pike over Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 98 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 18,016 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Sumneytown Pike over Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Sumneytown Pike over Wissahickon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sumneytown Pike over Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 18,016 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sumneytown Pike over Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Sumneytown Pike over Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.