US Bridges

Wilson Street over Trib to Manatawny Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · W of Farmington Ave · Structure no. 000000000057159

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Street over Trib to Manatawny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilson Street over Trib to Manatawny Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilson Street
CrossesTrib to Manatawny Creek
LocationW of Farmington Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26119, -75.64431
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wilson Street over Trib to Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Street over Trib to Manatawny Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Street over Trib to Manatawny Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Street over Trib to Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Wilson Street over Trib to Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.