Laurel Avenue over Burlholme Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.3MI S of Cottman Ave · Structure no. 000000000057668
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Avenue over Burlholme Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Avenue over Burlholme Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Avenue over Burlholme Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Avenue over Burlholme Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Laurel Avenue over Burlholme Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Avenue over Burlholme Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Avenue over Burlholme Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.