Rices Mill Road over Tacony Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · .7 MI N PA-73 3370-G5 · Structure no. 000000000027991
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,455
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rices Mill Road over Tacony Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rices Mill Road over Tacony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 111 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,455 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,733 by 2018. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rices Mill Road over Tacony Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Rices Mill Road over Tacony Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Rices Mill Road over Tacony Creek carry?
About 6,455 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Rices Mill Road over Tacony Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Rices Mill Road over Tacony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.