State Road over Pennypack Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · State/Prison RD.3482H05 · Structure no. 000000000038756
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,727
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Road over Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Road over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,727 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,082 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 State Road over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Road over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 10,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Road over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns State Road over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.