US Bridges

Ashbourne-Road over Tookany Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Ashbourne;soldier 3481E1 · Structure no. 000000000027993

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,878
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashbourne-Road over Tookany Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashbourne-Road over Tookany Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,878 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,294 by 2018. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAshbourne-Road
CrossesTookany Creek
LocationAshbourne;soldier 3481E1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05957, -75.09533
Functional classUrban 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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,878 (2019)
Projected traffic6,294 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ashbourne-Road over Tookany Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashbourne-Road over Tookany 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ashbourne-Road over Tookany Creek carry?

About 8,878 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ashbourne-Road over Tookany Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ashbourne-Road over Tookany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.