US Bridges

Davis Grove Road over Park Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft NE SR463 3146-C7 · Structure no. 000000000068127

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,682
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Grove Road over Park Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Davis Grove Road over Park Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Grove Road
CrossesPark Creek
Location2000 Ft NE SR463 3146-C7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21006, -75.17197
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2020)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Davis Grove Road over Park Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Grove Road over Park 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Grove Road over Park Creek carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Davis Grove Road over Park Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Grove Road over Park Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.