Mensch Road over Trib of Skippack Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Mensch Road 3142-G5 · Structure no. 000000000028095
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mensch Road over Trib of Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mensch Road over Trib of Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 105 years old, older 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mensch Road over Trib of Skippack Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Mensch Road over Trib of Skippack Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mensch Road over Trib of Skippack Creek carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mensch Road over Trib of Skippack Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mensch Road over Trib of Skippack Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.