US Bridges

Sumneytown Pike over Trewellyn Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.07 M SEOFSR202 3145-B10 · Structure no. 000000000028002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,003
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumneytown Pike over Trewellyn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sumneytown Pike over Trewellyn Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 20,003 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,067 by 2017. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSumneytown Pike
CrossesTrewellyn Creek
Location1.07 M SEOFSR202 3145-B10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1924, -75.2399
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,003 (2019)
Projected traffic18,067 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sumneytown Pike over Trewellyn Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumneytown Pike over Trewellyn 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sumneytown Pike over Trewellyn Creek carry?

About 20,003 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sumneytown Pike over Trewellyn Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sumneytown Pike over Trewellyn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.