US Bridges

Meadowbrook RD over Meadow Brook

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 350FT N Valley RD · Structure no. 000000000057675

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook RD over Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Meadowbrook RD over Meadow Brook in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeadowbrook RD
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location350FT N Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11236, -75.09544
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed1.2 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 Meadowbrook RD over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook RD over Meadow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook RD over Meadow Brook carry?

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

How long is Meadowbrook RD over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook RD over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.