Wissahickon Avenue over Wissahickon Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI S SR63 Adc 3144-E5 · Structure no. 000000000041633
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wissahickon Avenue over Wissahickon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wissahickon Avenue over Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wissahickon Avenue over Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wissahickon Avenue over Wissahickon 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wissahickon Avenue over Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wissahickon Avenue over Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Wissahickon Avenue over Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.