Tookany Creek Pkwy over Tookany Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · E of New 2nd ST 3371-B10 · Structure no. 000000000028017
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tookany Creek Pkwy over Tookany Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tookany Creek Pkwy over Tookany Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tookany Creek Pkwy over Tookany Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tookany Creek Pkwy over Tookany 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 Creek Pkwy over Tookany Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Tookany Creek Pkwy over Tookany Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Tookany Creek Pkwy over Tookany Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.