US Bridges

Germantown Pike over Skippack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .4 MI E SR4008 254-C2 · Structure no. 000000000027971

Built
1792
233 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
202 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,242
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown Pike over Skippack Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Germantown Pike over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1792 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 233 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 14,242 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,596 by 2017. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown Pike
CrossesSkippack Creek
Location.4 MI E SR4008 254-C2
RouteCounty Highway 422
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1804, -75.4218
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,242 (2019)
Projected traffic11,596 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germantown Pike over Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1792, making it 233 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Germantown Pike 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Germantown Pike over Skippack Creek carry?

About 14,242 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Germantown Pike over Skippack Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown Pike over Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.