Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek
FairClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI S PA-23 3478-G6 · Structure no. 000000000046353
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Road over Mill 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.