US Bridges

Michael Way over Trib to Towamencin Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.8MI W of Keeler RD · Structure no. 000000000057324

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michael Way over Trib to Towamencin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Michael Way over Trib to Towamencin Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMichael Way
CrossesTrib to Towamencin Creek
Location0.8MI W of Keeler RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24175, -75.32833
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Michael Way over Trib to Towamencin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michael Way over Trib to Towamencin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Michael Way over Trib to Towamencin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Michael Way over Trib to Towamencin Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Michael Way over Trib to Towamencin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.