Roberts Road over Skippack Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 N of PA-63 3031-E7 · Structure no. 000000000027954
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roberts Road over Skippack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberts 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2018. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roberts Road over Skippack Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roberts Road over Skippack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Roberts Road over Skippack Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Roberts Road over Skippack Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Roberts Road over Skippack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.