US Bridges

James Road over Macoby Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .75MI. N PA29 2805-D09 · Structure no. 000000000045577

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Road over Macoby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying James Road over Macoby Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,653 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Road
CrossesMacoby Creek
Location.75MI. N PA29 2805-D09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38258, -75.47711
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,653 (2024)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 James Road over Macoby Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Road over Macoby 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does James Road over Macoby Creek carry?

About 3,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is James Road over Macoby Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns James Road over Macoby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.