US Bridges

Rittenhouse Road over Skippack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI W SR63 Adc 3143-C1 · Structure no. 000000000027903

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittenhouse Road over Skippack Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Rittenhouse Road over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,223 by 2018. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRittenhouse Road
CrossesSkippack Creek
Location0.6 MI W SR63 Adc 3143-C1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24809, -75.35957
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2019)
Projected traffic4,223 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rittenhouse Road over Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rittenhouse Road over Skippack 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 Rittenhouse Road over Skippack Creek carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rittenhouse Road over Skippack Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rittenhouse Road over Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.