US Bridges

Gravel Pike over School House Run

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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.N.COLLEGEVILLE 3141H6 · Structure no. 000000000040831

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,993
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Pike over School House Run is a concrete culvert carrying Gravel Pike over School House Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,993 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Pike
CrossesSchool House Run
Location2MI.N.COLLEGEVILLE 3141H6
RouteState Highway 29
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21325, -75.45353
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,993 (2024)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Gravel Pike over School House Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Pike over School House Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Pike over School House Run carry?

About 9,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Pike over School House Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Pike over School House Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.