Monument Avenue over Branch Pennypack Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 3259-C1 · Structure no. 000000000041703
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monument Avenue over Branch Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monument Avenue over Branch Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Monument Avenue over Branch Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monument Avenue over Branch Pennypack 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Monument Avenue over Branch Pennypack Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Monument Avenue over Branch Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Monument Avenue over Branch Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.