US Bridges

Moredon Road over Pennypack Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SE of SR0232 32K12 · Structure no. 000000000028001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,653
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moredon Road over Pennypack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moredon Road over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 4,653 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,097 by 2014. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoredon Road
CrossesPennypack Creek
Location1 MI SE of SR0232 32K12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09641, -75.07294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,653 (2019)
Projected traffic4,097 by 2014
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moredon Road over Pennypack Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moredon 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 Moredon Road over Pennypack Creek carry?

About 4,653 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Moredon Road over Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moredon Road over Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.