US Bridges

Clemens Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · NW of Indian Creek Road · Structure no. 000000000057173

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clemens Road over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clemens Road over Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClemens Road
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationNW of Indian Creek Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30153, -75.38267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
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 Clemens Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clemens Road 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 Clemens Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clemens Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clemens Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.