US Bridges

Flint Hill Road over Trib.To Schuylkill River

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Swedeland 3367G06 · Structure no. 000000000039992

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint Hill Road over Trib.To Schuylkill River is a concrete culvert carrying Flint Hill Road over Trib.To Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,518 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlint Hill Road
CrossesTrib.To Schuylkill River
LocationSwedeland 3367G06
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.09167, -75.33333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2024)
Projected traffic3,518 by 2032
Trucks24%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Flint Hill Road over Trib.To Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint Hill Road over Trib.To Schuylkill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Flint Hill Road over Trib.To Schuylkill River carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Flint Hill Road over Trib.To Schuylkill River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Flint Hill Road over Trib.To Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.