US Bridges

Davisville Road over Br.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Moreland 32F01 · Structure no. 000000000027669

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,709
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davisville Road over Br.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5 is a concrete culvert carrying Davisville Road over Br.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,709 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,237 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavisville Road
CrossesBr.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5
LocationUpper Moreland 32F01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15833, -75.1
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,709 (2024)
Projected traffic20,237 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 Davisville Road over Br.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davisville Road over Br.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Davisville Road over Br.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5 carry?

About 15,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Davisville Road over Br.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Davisville Road over Br.Pennypack Cr/ 3259-E5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.