US Bridges

Byberry Road over Poquessing Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · L Moreland 3260F10 · Structure no. 000000000027594

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byberry Road over Poquessing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Byberry Road over Poquessing Creek 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 11,429 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,688 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesByberry Road
CrossesPoquessing Creek
LocationL Moreland 3260F10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13021, -75.02656
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,429 (2024)
Projected traffic14,688 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Byberry Road over Poquessing Creek built?

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

What condition is Byberry Road over Poquessing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Byberry Road over Poquessing Creek carry?

About 11,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Byberry Road over Poquessing Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Byberry Road over Poquessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.