US Bridges

North Wales Road over Stony Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. W. I-476 3255K3 · Structure no. 000000000045309

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,478
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Wales Road over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Wales Road over Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 7,478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Wales Road
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. I-476 3255K3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17415, -75.31228
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,478 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Wales Road over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Wales 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 2024.

How much traffic does North Wales Road over Stony Creek carry?

About 7,478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Wales Road over Stony Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns North Wales Road over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.