Veree Road over Pennypack Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1.1MI.S.WELSH Rd. 3372A07 · Structure no. 000000000038722
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,255
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Veree Road over Pennypack Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veree Road over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 65 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 5 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 16,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,430 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Veree Road over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Veree Road over Pennypack 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Veree Road over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 16,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Veree Road over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Veree Road over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.