US Bridges

Main Street over Stony Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 500FT W of SR0202 3367-D2 · Structure no. 000000000028216

Built
1854
171 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Stony Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Main Street over Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1854 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 171 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesStony Creek
Location500FT W of SR0202 3367-D2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1171, -75.3499
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2014)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1854, making it 171 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Main Street over Stony 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Stony Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Stony Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.