US Bridges

Beidler ROAD(T231) over Crow Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Pa 23 3366-K3 · Structure no. 000000000028124

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,122
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beidler ROAD(T231) over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beidler ROAD(T231) over Crow Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeidler ROAD(T231)
CrossesCrow Creek
Location1 MI N of Pa 23 3366-K3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.112, -75.3792
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2015)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beidler ROAD(T231) over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Beidler ROAD(T231) over Crow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beidler ROAD(T231) over Crow Creek carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beidler ROAD(T231) over Crow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Beidler ROAD(T231) over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.