US Bridges

Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2.5MI.NE.FT Eash 3258-C5 · Structure no. 000000000028047

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1991 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 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2013. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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
Location2.5MI.NE.FT Eash 3258-C5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15724, -75.17244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic140 by 2013
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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Drive over Trib. Little Pine Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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.