US Bridges

Warminster Road over Pennypack Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hatboro 3259-D04 · Structure no. 000000000069579

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warminster Road over Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Warminster Road over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 14,386 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,517 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWarminster Road
CrossesPennypack Creek
LocationHatboro 3259-D04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1657, -75.10519
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,386 (2024)
Projected traffic16,517 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Warminster Road over Pennypack Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warminster Road over Pennypack 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 Warminster Road over Pennypack Creek carry?

About 14,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Warminster Road over Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Warminster Road over Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.