Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek

Poor Condition58 years old32,800 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery
LocationBethayres 32k7/3371j1
CarriesOld Welsh Road
CrossesPennypack Creek
Coordinates40.12138, -75.07241

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length149.0 ft (45.4 m)
Max Span47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Width61.0 ft (18.6 m)
Deck Area844.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic32,800 (2024)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000027174

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