US Bridges

Dekalb Pike over Branch Abrams RUN/3366K6

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · South Pa.Turnpike 28E13 · Structure no. 000000000027332

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,332
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dekalb Pike over Branch Abrams RUN/3366K6 is a concrete culvert carrying Dekalb Pike over Branch Abrams RUN/3366K6 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 35,332 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,640 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDekalb Pike
CrossesBranch Abrams RUN/3366K6
LocationSouth Pa.Turnpike 28E13
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08983, -75.37756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,332 (2024)
Projected traffic47,640 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dekalb Pike over Branch Abrams RUN/3366K6 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dekalb Pike over Branch Abrams RUN/3366K6 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dekalb Pike over Branch Abrams RUN/3366K6 carry?

About 35,332 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dekalb Pike over Branch Abrams RUN/3366K6?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Dekalb Pike over Branch Abrams RUN/3366K6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.