US Bridges

Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Germantown-Pike 3255-H7 · Structure no. 000000000027975

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,412
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 30,412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,138 by 2018. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown Pike
CrossesBranch Stony Creek
LocationGermantown-Pike 3255-H7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14781, -75.32911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,412 (2019)
Projected traffic23,138 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1975, making it 50 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 April 2024.

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

About 30,412 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown Pike over Branch Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.