Anders Road over Towamencin Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI NW PA-363 3143-H5 · Structure no. 000000000028096
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Anders Road over Towamencin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Anders Road over Towamencin Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Anders Road over Towamencin Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Anders Road over Towamencin 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Anders Road over Towamencin Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Anders Road over Towamencin Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Anders Road over Towamencin Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.