US Bridges

Cedar Hill Road over Park Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Cedar Hill;horsham 3145J6 · Structure no. 000000000027949

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,696
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hill Road over Park Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Hill Road over Park Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,696 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,561 by 2018. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Hill Road
CrossesPark Creek
LocationCedar Hill;horsham 3145J6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21373, -75.19747
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,696 (2019)
Projected traffic2,561 by 2018
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Hill Road over Park Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Hill Road over Park 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Hill Road over Park Creek carry?

About 2,696 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Hill Road over Park Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Hill Road over Park Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.