Butler Pike over Wissahickon Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 MI SW PA-309 3257-D6 · Structure no. 000000000027959
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,301
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butler Pike over Wissahickon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Butler Pike over Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 4 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.
It carries about 13,301 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,230 by 2039. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Butler Pike over Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butler Pike over Wissahickon 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Butler Pike over Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 13,301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Butler Pike over Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Butler Pike over Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.