US Bridges

Woodmont Road over Arrowmink Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft E SR23 ADC3368-A10 · Structure no. 000000000027957

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,802
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodmont Road over Arrowmink Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Woodmont Road over Arrowmink Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2018. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWoodmont Road
CrossesArrowmink Creek
Location100 Ft E SR23 ADC3368-A10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06783, -75.30667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,802 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2018
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodmont Road over Arrowmink Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Woodmont Road over Arrowmink 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 Woodmont Road over Arrowmink Creek carry?

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Woodmont Road over Arrowmink Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Woodmont Road over Arrowmink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.