US Bridges

Mall Boulevard over Abrams Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 300FT NW of US202 3366-J7 · Structure no. 000000000028126

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall Boulevard over Abrams Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mall Boulevard over Abrams Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMall Boulevard
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location300FT NW of US202 3366-J7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.08719, -75.38701
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2017)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Mall Boulevard over Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mall Boulevard over Abrams 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mall Boulevard over Abrams Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mall Boulevard over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Mall Boulevard over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.