US Bridges

Philmont Avenue over Huntingdon Valley Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.WEST Phila. 33C07 · Structure no. 000000000053945

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philmont Avenue over Huntingdon Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Philmont Avenue over Huntingdon Valley Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,821 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,738 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPhilmont Avenue
CrossesHuntingdon Valley Creek
Location1.5MI.WEST Phila. 33C07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.12196, -75.05151
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,821 (2023)
Projected traffic17,738 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philmont Avenue over Huntingdon Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philmont Avenue over Huntingdon Valley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Philmont Avenue over Huntingdon Valley Creek carry?

About 12,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Philmont Avenue over Huntingdon Valley Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Philmont Avenue over Huntingdon Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).