US Bridges

Ridge Pike over Spring Mill Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · West of Joshua RD · Structure no. 000000000055684

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,509
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Pike over Spring Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Pike over Spring Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 26,509 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,923 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidge Pike
CrossesSpring Mill Creek
LocationWest of Joshua RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.08962, -75.26904
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,509 (2019)
Projected traffic38,923 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Pike over Spring Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Pike over Spring Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Pike over Spring Mill Creek carry?

About 26,509 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Pike over Spring Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Pike over Spring Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.