US Bridges

N Charlotte ST over Trib. to Minister Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Pass Rt 461092 3027-G3 · Structure no. 000000000067945

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Charlotte ST over Trib. to Minister Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Charlotte ST over Trib. to Minister Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8,271 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,433 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesN Charlotte ST
CrossesTrib. to Minister Creek
LocationPass Rt 461092 3027-G3
RouteState Highway 663
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30014, -75.58453
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,271 (2024)
Projected traffic7,433 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N Charlotte ST over Trib. to Minister Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Charlotte ST over Trib. to Minister Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N Charlotte ST over Trib. to Minister Creek carry?

About 8,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N Charlotte ST over Trib. to Minister Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns N Charlotte ST over Trib. to Minister Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.