US Bridges

Quarry ROAD(T419) over West Skippack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .20MI N of SR1015 3142-J1 · Structure no. 000000000028074

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry ROAD(T419) over West Skippack Creek is a concrete slab carrying Quarry ROAD(T419) over West Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesQuarry ROAD(T419)
CrossesWest Skippack Creek
Location.20MI N of SR1015 3142-J1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24773, -75.38306
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2012)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quarry ROAD(T419) over West Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quarry ROAD(T419) over West 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 2024.

How much traffic does Quarry ROAD(T419) over West Skippack Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Quarry ROAD(T419) over West Skippack Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry ROAD(T419) over West Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.