US Bridges

Faust Road over Goshenhoppen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI NE of SR73 3029-A2 · Structure no. 000000000028097

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faust Road over Goshenhoppen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Faust Road over Goshenhoppen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFaust Road
CrossesGoshenhoppen Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of SR73 3029-A2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30181, -75.49676
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faust Road over Goshenhoppen Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faust Road over Goshenhoppen 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Faust Road over Goshenhoppen Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Faust Road over Goshenhoppen Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Faust Road over Goshenhoppen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.