SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
Carrying SUMNEYTOWN PIKE over TOWAMENCIN CREEK
.1 Mi SE PA-363 3143-K4, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
The SUMNEYTOWN PIKE bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries SUMNEYTOWN PIKE over TOWAMENCIN CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,455 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUMNEYTOWN PIKE compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.7 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,455 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000027890
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
SUMNEYTOWN PIKE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SUMNEYTOWN PIKE against other structures in Montgomery and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SUMNEYTOWN PIKE?
SUMNEYTOWN PIKE in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUMNEYTOWN PIKE inspected?
SUMNEYTOWN PIKE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,455 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUMNEYTOWN PIKE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SUMNEYTOWN PIKE?
SUMNEYTOWN PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUMNEYTOWN PIKE?
SUMNEYTOWN PIKE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SUMNEYTOWN PIKE and does age affect safety?
SUMNEYTOWN PIKE was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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