US Bridges

Jolly Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI SE US-202 3256-C6 · Structure no. 000000000028143

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jolly Road over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jolly Road over Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJolly Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.5 MI SE US-202 3256-C6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1523, -75.2937
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 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jolly Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jolly Road over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jolly Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jolly Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Jolly Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.