North Wales Road over Stony Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W. I-476 3255J4 · Structure no. 000000000045308
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,478
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Wales Road over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Wales Road over Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Wales Road over Stony Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Wales Road over Stony 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does North Wales Road over Stony Creek carry?
About 7,478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Wales Road over Stony Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns North Wales Road over Stony Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.