US Bridges

Easton Road over Branch of Tacony Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI N SR73 Adc 3370-E5 · Structure no. 000000000027989

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,838
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over Branch of Tacony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Easton Road over Branch of Tacony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 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 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 13,838 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,287 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Road
CrossesBranch of Tacony Creek
Location0.4 MI N SR73 Adc 3370-E5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09762, -75.15643
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,838 (2013)
Projected traffic14,287 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over Branch of Tacony Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Easton Road over Branch of Tacony 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Easton Road over Branch of Tacony Creek carry?

About 13,838 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Easton Road over Branch of Tacony Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over Branch of Tacony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.