Markley/Elm Street over Stony Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI W US-202 N 3367-E1 · Structure no. 000000000028226
- Built
- 1878
- 147 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,202
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Markley/Elm Street over Stony Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Markley/Elm Street over Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1878, so it is 147 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 27,202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,747 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Markley/Elm Street over Stony Creek built?
It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025.
What condition is Markley/Elm Street over Stony Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Markley/Elm Street over Stony Creek carry?
About 27,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Markley/Elm Street over Stony Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns Markley/Elm Street over Stony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.