US Bridges

Markley Street over Stony Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mi. N. Main ST 3367E02 · Structure no. 000000000068088

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markley Street over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Markley Street over Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,507 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,699 by 2030. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarkley Street
CrossesStony Creek
Location.1 Mi. N. Main ST 3367E02
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.11819, -75.34722
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,507 (2024)
Projected traffic31,699 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Markley Street over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Markley Street over Stony 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Markley Street over Stony Creek carry?

About 27,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Markley Street over Stony Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Markley Street over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.