US Bridges

Wambold Road over Trib. to Skippack Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Mainland 3031E09 · Structure no. 000000000047115

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,121
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wambold Road over Trib. to Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wambold Road 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 13,121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,342 by 2013. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWambold Road
CrossesTrib. to Skippack Creek
LocationMainland 3031E09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.26083, -75.34972
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,121 (2024)
Projected traffic3,342 by 2013
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wambold Road over Trib. to Skippack Creek built?

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

What condition is Wambold Road 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 Wambold Road over Trib. to Skippack Creek carry?

About 13,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wambold Road over Trib. to Skippack Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wambold Road over Trib. to Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.