US Bridges

Glenside Ave. over Tacony Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Tacony Crk Cross 3370-G5 · Structure no. 000000000028013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenside Ave. over Tacony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glenside Ave. over Tacony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlenside Ave.
CrossesTacony Creek
LocationTacony Crk Cross 3370-G5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.09705, -75.14473
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenside Ave. over Tacony Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenside Ave. over Tacony Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Glenside Ave. over Tacony Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenside Ave. over Tacony Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Glenside Ave. over Tacony Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.