US Bridges

N Hanover Street over Storm Sewer

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. US422 3026G10 · Structure no. 000000000056725

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,374
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hanover Street over Storm Sewer is a masonry culvert carrying N Hanover Street over Storm Sewer in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,374 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,574 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesN Hanover Street
CrossesStorm Sewer
Location1 Mi. N. US422 3026G10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25205, -75.64754
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,374 (2024)
Projected traffic8,574 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hanover Street over Storm Sewer built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hanover Street over Storm Sewer in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does N Hanover Street over Storm Sewer carry?

About 8,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Hanover Street over Storm Sewer?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns N Hanover Street over Storm Sewer?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.