US Bridges

Sterling Drive over W Br Neshaminy CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.4MI W of SR309 3032-F4 · Structure no. 000000000057506

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Drive over W Br Neshaminy CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sterling Drive over W Br Neshaminy CR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling Drive
CrossesW Br Neshaminy CR
Location0.4MI W of SR309 3032-F4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28894, -75.27711
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Sterling Drive over W Br Neshaminy CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sterling Drive over W Br Neshaminy CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sterling Drive over W Br Neshaminy CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Drive over W Br Neshaminy CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling Drive over W Br Neshaminy CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.