Pine Road over Pennypack Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Bloomfield RD 08K13 · Structure no. 000000000039172
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 1983 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Road over Pennypack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Road over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,980 by 2003. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pine Road over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Road over Pennypack 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Pine Road over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (1983 count).
How long is Pine Road over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Road over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.