US Bridges

Sumneytown Pike over Skippack Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Mainland 3031C10 · Structure no. 000000000047113

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumneytown Pike over Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sumneytown Pike over 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 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSumneytown Pike
CrossesSkippack Creek
LocationMainland 3031C10
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates40.25597, -75.35528
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,746 (2024)
Projected traffic25,408 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Skippack Creek built?

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

What condition is Sumneytown Pike 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sumneytown Pike over Skippack Creek carry?

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

How long is Sumneytown Pike over Skippack Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sumneytown Pike over Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.