US Bridges

Narcissa Road over Trib to Plymouth Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 200FT N Hickory RD · Structure no. 000000000057515

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,121
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narcissa Road over Trib to Plymouth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Narcissa Road over Trib to Plymouth Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2022. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNarcissa Road
CrossesTrib to Plymouth Creek
Location200FT N Hickory RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12078, -75.27103
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,121 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2022
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Narcissa Road over Trib to Plymouth Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narcissa Road over Trib to Plymouth 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Narcissa Road over Trib to Plymouth Creek carry?

About 4,121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Narcissa Road over Trib to Plymouth Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Narcissa Road over Trib to Plymouth Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.