Maryland Road over Trib to Pennypack Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · W of Easton RD 3258K05 · Structure no. 000000000057164
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maryland Road over Trib to Pennypack Creek is a steel culvert carrying Maryland Road over Trib to Pennypack 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maryland Road over Trib to Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maryland Road over Trib to Pennypack Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Maryland Road over Trib to Pennypack Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Maryland Road over Trib to Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Maryland Road over Trib to Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.