Metz Road over Towamencin Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.20 MI NE of SR 0073 · Structure no. 000000000027902
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,602
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Metz Road over Towamencin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Metz Road over Towamencin Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,602 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,654 by 2018. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Metz Road over Towamencin Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Metz Road over Towamencin 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Metz Road over Towamencin Creek carry?
About 1,602 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Metz Road over Towamencin Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Metz Road over Towamencin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.