US Bridges

Stenton Avenue over Paper Mill RUN/3369-E06

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Erdenheim 30H13 · Structure no. 000000000027689

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,909
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stenton Avenue over Paper Mill RUN/3369-E06 is a concrete culvert carrying Stenton Avenue over Paper Mill RUN/3369-E06 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,909 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,002 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStenton Avenue
CrossesPaper Mill RUN/3369-E06
LocationErdenheim 30H13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09172, -75.22151
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 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,909 (2023)
Projected traffic12,002 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stenton Avenue over Paper Mill RUN/3369-E06 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stenton Avenue over Paper Mill RUN/3369-E06 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stenton Avenue over Paper Mill RUN/3369-E06 carry?

About 7,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stenton Avenue over Paper Mill RUN/3369-E06?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Stenton Avenue over Paper Mill RUN/3369-E06?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.