US Bridges

Keen Road over Brooke Evans Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI W SR4013 Adc 3139-J5 · Structure no. 000000000028066

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keen Road over Brooke Evans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Keen Road over Brooke Evans Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKeen Road
CrossesBrooke Evans Creek
Location2 MI W SR4013 Adc 3139-J5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22269, -75.57407
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keen Road over Brooke Evans Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keen Road over Brooke Evans 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 Keen Road over Brooke Evans Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Keen Road over Brooke Evans Creek?

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

Who owns Keen Road over Brooke Evans Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.