US Bridges

Reihman Road over Macoby Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .33MI N of SR0029 2917-E5 · Structure no. 000000000028078

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reihman Road over Macoby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Reihman Road over Macoby Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReihman Road
CrossesMacoby Creek
Location.33MI N of SR0029 2917-E5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.34396, -75.47197
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2012)
Projected traffic662 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reihman Road over Macoby Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reihman Road over Macoby 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 2024.

How much traffic does Reihman Road over Macoby Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reihman Road over Macoby Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Reihman Road over Macoby Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.