Schlegel Road over Tributary Middle Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.6MI NE of SR 73 2915-D6 · Structure no. 000000000028057
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schlegel Road over Tributary Middle Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Schlegel Road over Tributary Middle Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Schlegel Road over Tributary Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Schlegel Road over Tributary Middle 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Schlegel Road over Tributary Middle Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Schlegel Road over Tributary Middle Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Schlegel Road over Tributary Middle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.