US Bridges

Charlotte Street over Minister Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · New Hanover 12D1/3027F3 · Structure no. 000000000027510

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlotte Street over Minister Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charlotte Street over Minister Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,813 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,503 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCharlotte Street
CrossesMinister Creek
LocationNew Hanover 12D1/3027F3
RouteState Highway 663
Coordinates40.29705, -75.58776
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,813 (2024)
Projected traffic11,503 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlotte Street over Minister Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlotte Street over Minister Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Charlotte Street over Minister Creek carry?

About 9,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Charlotte Street over Minister Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Charlotte Street over Minister Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.