US Bridges

Hudnut Road over Tributary Toperkiomen CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .25MILE N of SR73 3142-B2 · Structure no. 000000000048887

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudnut Road over Tributary Toperkiomen CR is a concrete slab carrying Hudnut Road over Tributary Toperkiomen CR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHudnut Road
CrossesTributary Toperkiomen CR
Location.25MILE N of SR73 3142-B2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2411, -75.4256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hudnut Road over Tributary Toperkiomen CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Hudnut Road over Tributary Toperkiomen CR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Hudnut Road over Tributary Toperkiomen CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hudnut Road over Tributary Toperkiomen CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hudnut Road over Tributary Toperkiomen CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.