US Bridges

County Line Expway over Trout Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upp Merion 27J11/3366D5 · Structure no. 000000000027451

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Expway over Trout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Line Expway over Trout Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 103,544 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,751 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Line Expway
CrossesTrout Creek
LocationUpp Merion 27J11/3366D5
RouteU.S. Route 422
Coordinates40.09801, -75.41828
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,544 (2024)
Projected traffic116,751 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 County Line Expway over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Expway over Trout Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Line Expway over Trout Creek carry?

About 103,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Line Expway over Trout Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns County Line Expway over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.