Fetters Mill Road over Pennypack Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · .6 MI NW PA-232 3259-J10 · Structure no. 000000000027999
- Built
- 1883
- 142 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,280
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fetters Mill Road over Pennypack Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fetters Mill Road over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 142 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,540 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Fetters Mill Road over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Fetters Mill Road over Pennypack 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 Fetters Mill Road over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 3,280 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Fetters Mill Road over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Fetters Mill Road over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.