Dresher Road over Pennypack Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near 611 3258-J2 · Structure no. 000000000041078
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dresher Road over Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dresher Road over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dresher Road over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Dresher Road over Pennypack 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Dresher Road over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dresher Road over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Dresher Road over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.