MIDDLE CREEK ROAD
Carrying MIDDLE CREEK ROAD over SWAMP CREEK
350FT NE OF SR73 2915-F10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLE CREEK ROAD
The MIDDLE CREEK ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries MIDDLE CREEK ROAD over SWAMP CREEK. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MIDDLE CREEK ROAD 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
- 1924
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000028087
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDDLE CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MIDDLE CREEK ROAD against other structures in Montgomery and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MIDDLE CREEK ROAD?
MIDDLE CREEK ROAD in Montgomery, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MIDDLE CREEK ROAD inspected?
MIDDLE CREEK ROAD'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 250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDDLE CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MIDDLE CREEK ROAD?
MIDDLE CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLE CREEK ROAD?
MIDDLE CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is MIDDLE CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
MIDDLE CREEK ROAD was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
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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