Orchard Lane over Indian Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · S of Mill RD · Structure no. 000000000057172
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Lane over Indian Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Lane over Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard Lane over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard Lane over Indian 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 Orchard Lane over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Orchard Lane over Indian Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Lane over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.