US Bridges

Forman Road over Trib to Skippack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · NE of Schoolhouse RD · Structure no. 000000000057169

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forman Road over Trib to Skippack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forman Road over Trib to Skippack 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesForman Road
CrossesTrib to Skippack Creek
LocationNE of Schoolhouse RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28119, -75.34869
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Forman Road over Trib to Skippack Creek built?

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

What condition is Forman Road over Trib to Skippack 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Forman Road over Trib to Skippack Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Forman Road over Trib to Skippack Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Forman Road over Trib to Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.