Violet Lane over East Branch Indian Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI N US-30 3588-H2 · Structure no. 000000000047474
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Violet Lane over East Branch Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Violet Lane over East Branch Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 39 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Violet Lane over East Branch Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Violet Lane over East Branch Indian Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Violet Lane over East Branch Indian Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Violet Lane over East Branch Indian Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Violet Lane over East Branch Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.