US Bridges

Charlotte Street over Sprogels Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Pottsgrove 3026K08 · Structure no. 000000000027509

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlotte Street over Sprogels Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charlotte Street over Sprogels Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,695 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlotte Street
CrossesSprogels Run
LocationPottsgrove 3026K08
RouteState Highway 663
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26661, -75.6265
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2023)
Projected traffic10,695 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Charlotte Street over Sprogels Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlotte Street over Sprogels Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Charlotte Street over Sprogels Run carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Charlotte Street over Sprogels Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Charlotte Street over Sprogels Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.