US Bridges

Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2.6MI.NE.FT.WASH. 3258-C5 · Structure no. 000000000028045

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Drive
CrossesTrib. Little Pine Run
Location2.6MI.NE.FT.WASH. 3258-C5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15924, -75.17345
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.