US Bridges

Crooked Lane over P&w RR (septa)

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hughes Park 3367E08 · Structure no. 000000000027735

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked Lane over P&w RR (septa) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crooked Lane over P&w RR (septa) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 114 years old, older 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 5 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 2,744 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,874 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrooked Lane
CrossesP&w RR (septa)
LocationHughes Park 3367E08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08104, -75.34878
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,744 (2024)
Projected traffic3,874 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crooked Lane over P&w RR (septa) built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Crooked Lane over P&w RR (septa) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Crooked Lane over P&w RR (septa) carry?

About 2,744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crooked Lane over P&w RR (septa)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Crooked Lane over P&w RR (septa)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.