Lower State Road over Park Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Btwn 63 & 463 3145-G6 · Structure no. 000000000041081
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower State Road over Park Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lower State Road over Park Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lower State Road over Park Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower State Road over Park 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 Lower State Road over Park Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lower State Road over Park Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lower State Road over Park Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.