US Bridges

Jones Road over Gulph Mills Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Merion Twp. 3367-H9 · Structure no. 000000000028133

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Gulph Mills Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Jones Road over Gulph Mills Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Road
CrossesGulph Mills Creek
LocationUpper Merion Twp. 3367-H9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07128, -75.32927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jones Road over Gulph Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Gulph Mills 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 Jones Road over Gulph Mills Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Gulph Mills Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Gulph Mills Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.