Tookany Ck.Parkway over Jenkintown Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · E.Jenkintown Rd. 3371D10 · Structure no. 000000000028016
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tookany Ck.Parkway over Jenkintown Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tookany Ck.Parkway over Jenkintown Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 | 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 Tookany Ck.Parkway over Jenkintown Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tookany Ck.Parkway over Jenkintown 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Tookany Ck.Parkway over Jenkintown Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Tookany Ck.Parkway over Jenkintown Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Tookany Ck.Parkway over Jenkintown Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.