US Bridges

Sumneytown Pike over Trib. to Skippack Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Mainland 15J10/3143E01 · Structure no. 000000000047028

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumneytown Pike over Trib. to Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sumneytown Pike over Trib. to Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14,746 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,408 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSumneytown Pike
CrossesTrib. to Skippack Creek
LocationMainland 15J10/3143E01
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates40.24996, -75.34869
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,746 (2024)
Projected traffic25,408 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sumneytown Pike over Trib. to Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumneytown Pike over Trib. to 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sumneytown Pike over Trib. to Skippack Creek carry?

About 14,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sumneytown Pike over Trib. to Skippack Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sumneytown Pike over Trib. to Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.