US Bridges

Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.5MI NE of SR 73 2915-G9 · Structure no. 000000000028088

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Creek Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.5MI NE of SR 73 2915-G9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32249, -75.58261
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Creek Road over Middle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.