US Bridges

Morris Road Lr 460 over West Branch Skippack CR

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI SW PA-63 3030-J10 · Structure no. 000000000028077

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road Lr 460 over West Branch Skippack CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morris Road Lr 460 over West Branch Skippack CR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMorris Road Lr 460
CrossesWest Branch Skippack CR
Location0.9 MI SW PA-63 3030-J10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.25486, -75.38124
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$528,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Road Lr 460 over West Branch Skippack CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Road Lr 460 over West Branch Skippack CR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Morris Road Lr 460 over West Branch Skippack CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road Lr 460 over West Branch Skippack CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road Lr 460 over West Branch Skippack CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.