US Bridges

Sumneytown Pike over Towamencin Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 MI NW SR-363 3143-G2 · Structure no. 000000000027905

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,293
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumneytown Pike over Towamencin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sumneytown Pike over Towamencin Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 19,293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,450 by 2018. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSumneytown Pike
CrossesTowamencin Creek
Location1.1 MI NW SR-363 3143-G2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2395, -75.3311
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,293 (2019)
Projected traffic17,450 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumneytown Pike over Towamencin Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumneytown Pike over Towamencin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sumneytown Pike over Towamencin Creek carry?

About 19,293 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sumneytown Pike over Towamencin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sumneytown Pike over Towamencin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.