US Bridges

Silverbrook Drive over Goshenhoppen Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 350 Ft E Memorial DR · Structure no. 000000000057096

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverbrook Drive over Goshenhoppen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Silverbrook Drive over Goshenhoppen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSilverbrook Drive
CrossesGoshenhoppen Creek
Location350 Ft E Memorial DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.27397, -75.47139
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic99 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silverbrook Drive over Goshenhoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silverbrook Drive over Goshenhoppen 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Silverbrook Drive over Goshenhoppen Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Silverbrook Drive over Goshenhoppen Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Silverbrook Drive over Goshenhoppen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.