US Bridges

S Mennonite Road over Trib to Donny Brook

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · E Grn Valley DR 3253-D3 · Structure no. 000000000057197

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mennonite Road over Trib to Donny Brook is a concrete culvert carrying S Mennonite Road over Trib to Donny Brook in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Mennonite Road
CrossesTrib to Donny Brook
LocationE Grn Valley DR 3253-D3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.171, -75.47519
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 S Mennonite Road over Trib to Donny Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Mennonite Road over Trib to Donny Brook 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 S Mennonite Road over Trib to Donny Brook carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Mennonite Road over Trib to Donny Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Mennonite Road over Trib to Donny Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.