US Bridges

Woodland Avenue over Trib. W. Br. Stony Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .36MI to WHITEHALL3255-D5 · Structure no. 000000000028060

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Avenue over Trib. W. Br. Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodland Avenue over Trib. W. Br. Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Avenue
CrossesTrib. W. Br. Stony Creek
Location.36MI to WHITEHALL3255-D5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1593, -75.3495
Functional classUrban 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 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2012)
Projected traffic360 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Avenue over Trib. W. Br. Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Avenue over Trib. W. Br. Stony 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Avenue over Trib. W. Br. Stony Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Woodland Avenue over Trib. W. Br. Stony Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Avenue over Trib. W. Br. Stony Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.