US Bridges

Trooper Road over Schuylkill River Trail

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Betzwood 27J09 / 3366C03 · Structure no. 000000000053392

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trooper Road over Schuylkill River Trail is a concrete culvert carrying Trooper Road over Schuylkill River Trail in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrooper Road
CrossesSchuylkill River Trail
LocationBetzwood 27J09 / 3366C03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.11026, -75.42077
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trooper Road over Schuylkill River Trail built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trooper Road over Schuylkill River Trail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Trooper Road over Schuylkill River Trail carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Trooper Road over Schuylkill River Trail?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m).

Who owns Trooper Road over Schuylkill River Trail?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.