US Bridges

Arcola Road over Doe Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · E of Collegeville RD · Structure no. 000000000057201

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,028
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcola Road over Doe Run is a concrete culvert carrying Arcola Road over Doe Run 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 6 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 6,028 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArcola Road
CrossesDoe Run
LocationE of Collegeville RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.16181, -75.4685
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,028 (2016)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2036
Trucks1%
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

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 Arcola Road over Doe Run built?

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

What condition is Arcola Road over Doe Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Arcola Road over Doe Run carry?

About 6,028 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arcola Road over Doe Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Arcola Road over Doe Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.