US Bridges

Ashmead Road over Tookany Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI NW SR 232 3481-D2 · Structure no. 000000000057442

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,035
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashmead Road over Tookany Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ashmead Road over Tookany 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,035 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAshmead Road
CrossesTookany Creek
Location1.0 MI NW SR 232 3481-D2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.05469, -75.10269
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,035 (2017)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ashmead Road over Tookany Creek built?

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

What condition is Ashmead Road over Tookany 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ashmead Road over Tookany Creek carry?

About 12,035 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ashmead Road over Tookany Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ashmead Road over Tookany Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.