Cottage Avenue over Pennypack Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near Blair Mill RD3258-K2 · Structure no. 000000000041079
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottage Avenue over Pennypack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottage Avenue over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Cottage Avenue over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottage Avenue over Pennypack 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Cottage Avenue over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cottage Avenue over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Cottage Avenue over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.