Moreland Avenue over Branch of Pennypack Crk
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 3259-B2 Adc Atlas · Structure no. 000000000027995
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,860
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moreland Avenue over Branch of Pennypack Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moreland Avenue over Branch of Pennypack Crk in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,860 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2018. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moreland Avenue over Branch of Pennypack Crk built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moreland Avenue over Branch of Pennypack Crk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Moreland Avenue over Branch of Pennypack Crk carry?
About 9,860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Moreland Avenue over Branch of Pennypack Crk?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Moreland Avenue over Branch of Pennypack Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.