US Bridges

Stover Road T-419 over West Skippack Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · T-419;W.SKIPPACK 3030-K8 · Structure no. 000000000028073

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stover Road T-419 over West Skippack Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stover Road T-419 over West Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStover Road T-419
CrossesWest Skippack Creek
LocationT-419;W.SKIPPACK 3030-K8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26537, -75.37976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stover Road T-419 over West Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stover Road T-419 over West Skippack 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stover Road T-419 over West Skippack Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stover Road T-419 over West Skippack Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stover Road T-419 over West Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.