US Bridges

Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 M S PA663 Adc 2916-H6 · Structure no. 000000000027938

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 93 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 463 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDeep Creek Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location1.7 M S PA663 Adc 2916-H6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33838, -75.51704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic463 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Deep Creek Road over Deep 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.