US Bridges

Evansburg Road over Branch of Skippack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI SW of Skippack Pk · Structure no. 000000000057097

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,411
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evansburg Road over Branch of Skippack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Evansburg Road over Branch of Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,411 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEvansburg Road
CrossesBranch of Skippack Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Skippack Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22031, -75.389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,411 (2017)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Evansburg Road over Branch of Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evansburg Road over Branch of Skippack Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Evansburg Road over Branch of Skippack Creek carry?

About 2,411 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Evansburg Road over Branch of Skippack Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Evansburg Road over Branch of Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.