US Bridges

Store Road T-403 over Branch of Skippack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.13 MI NE SR-73 3142-K3 · Structure no. 000000000028072

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Store Road T-403 over Branch of Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Store Road T-403 over Branch of Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStore Road T-403
CrossesBranch of Skippack Creek
Location1.13 MI NE SR-73 3142-K3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.23749, -75.37857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2012)
Projected traffic278 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Store Road T-403 over Branch of Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Store Road T-403 over Branch of Skippack 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Store Road T-403 over Branch of Skippack Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Store Road T-403 over Branch of Skippack Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Store Road T-403 over Branch of Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.