Hosensack Road over Hosensack Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 MI NE RT.29-2692-H10 · Structure no. 000000000028100
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hosensack Road over Hosensack Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hosensack Road over Hosensack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hosensack Road over Hosensack Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hosensack Road over Hosensack 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Hosensack Road over Hosensack Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hosensack Road over Hosensack Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hosensack Road over Hosensack Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.