US Bridges

Heimbach Road over Scioto Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.4MI NE OFSR0073 3028-G2 · Structure no. 000000000028098

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heimbach Road over Scioto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heimbach Road over Scioto Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHeimbach Road
CrossesScioto Creek
Location0.4MI NE OFSR0073 3028-G2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30487, -75.52114
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2013)
Projected traffic800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heimbach Road over Scioto Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heimbach Road over Scioto 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 Heimbach Road over Scioto Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Heimbach Road over Scioto Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Heimbach Road over Scioto Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.