US Bridges

Anders Road over Skippack Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Ev-Burg ST Pk 3142H08 · Structure no. 000000000041899

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anders Road over Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Anders Road over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,911 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAnders Road
CrossesSkippack Creek
LocationEv-Burg ST Pk 3142H08
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.20506, -75.38853
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2024)
Projected traffic3,911 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anders Road over Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anders Road over Skippack 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Anders Road over Skippack Creek carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Anders Road over Skippack Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Anders Road over Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.