US Bridges

Old Forty Foot Rd. over Skippack Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Kulpsville 3142J04 · Structure no. 000000000056129

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,057
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Forty Foot Rd. over Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Forty Foot Rd. over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,057 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,417 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Forty Foot Rd.
CrossesSkippack Creek
LocationKulpsville 3142J04
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.22931, -75.38092
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,057 (2024)
Projected traffic6,417 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Forty Foot Rd. over Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Forty Foot Rd. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Forty Foot Rd. over Skippack Creek carry?

About 7,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Forty Foot Rd. over Skippack Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Forty Foot Rd. over Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.