US Bridges

Old Reading Pike over Yergers Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 M N SR422 Adc 3137-J1 · Structure no. 000000000027906

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,399
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Reading Pike over Yergers Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Old Reading Pike over Yergers Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 113 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 1,399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,444 by 2018. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Reading Pike
CrossesYergers Creek
Location0.4 M N SR422 Adc 3137-J1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2439, -75.6937
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,399 (2013)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Reading Pike over Yergers Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Old Reading Pike over Yergers 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 Old Reading Pike over Yergers Creek carry?

About 1,399 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Old Reading Pike over Yergers Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Reading Pike over Yergers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.