Bridge Road over Skippack Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · NE Skippack 3142K03 · Structure no. 000000000043229
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 686
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Road over Skippack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 Bridge Road over Skippack Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge 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 Bridge Road over Skippack Creek carry?
About 686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Road over Skippack Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Road over Skippack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.