Harrison Avenue over Tacony Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.93M SW of SR73 3371-A10 · Structure no. 000000000028014
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 415
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison Avenue over Tacony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison Avenue over Tacony Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 515 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison Avenue over Tacony Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harrison Avenue over Tacony 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 Harrison Avenue over Tacony Creek carry?
About 415 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Harrison Avenue over Tacony Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison Avenue over Tacony Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.