US Bridges

Arcola Road over Skippack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.96 MI W of SR 4006 · Structure no. 000000000027970

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,852
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcola Road over Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arcola Road over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 3,852 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,912 by 2016. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesArcola Road
CrossesSkippack Creek
Location0.96 MI W of SR 4006
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1507, -75.4461
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,852 (2019)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2016
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arcola Road over Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arcola Road over Skippack 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Arcola Road over Skippack Creek carry?

About 3,852 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Arcola Road over Skippack Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Arcola Road over Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.