US Bridges

Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI W SR202 3255-K8 · Structure no. 000000000027961

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,609
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek is a concrete slab carrying Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25,609 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,138 by 2018. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown Pike
CrossesBranch Stony Creek
Location0.1 MI W SR202 3255-K8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14267, -75.31384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,609 (2019)
Projected traffic23,138 by 2018
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germantown Pike over Branch Stony 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek carry?

About 25,609 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.