Baus Road over Branch Macoby Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · T211/MACOBY Creek 2805-B4 · Structure no. 000000000028104
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1989 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baus Road over Branch Macoby Creek is a concrete slab carrying Baus Road over Branch Macoby Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2009. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baus Road over Branch Macoby Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baus Road over Branch Macoby 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Baus Road over Branch Macoby Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Baus Road over Branch Macoby Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Baus Road over Branch Macoby Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.