US Bridges

Remington Road over W. Branch Indian Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI SW US-30 3588-G2 · Structure no. 000000000028022

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remington Road over W. Branch Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Remington Road over W. Branch Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRemington Road
CrossesW. Branch Indian Creek
Location.3 MI SW US-30 3588-G2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.99205, -75.27219
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Remington Road over W. Branch Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Remington Road over W. Branch Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Remington Road over W. Branch Indian Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Remington Road over W. Branch Indian Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Remington Road over W. Branch Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.