US Bridges

Lutheran Road over Unnamed Trib. Minister C

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI E SR663; 3027-H3 · Structure no. 000000000068604

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
822
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lutheran Road over Unnamed Trib. Minister C is a concrete culvert carrying Lutheran Road over Unnamed Trib. Minister C 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLutheran Road
CrossesUnnamed Trib. Minister C
Location0.3 MI E SR663; 3027-H3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29874, -75.58068
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2021)
Projected traffic972 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Lutheran Road over Unnamed Trib. Minister C built?

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

What condition is Lutheran Road over Unnamed Trib. Minister C 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lutheran Road over Unnamed Trib. Minister C carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lutheran Road over Unnamed Trib. Minister C?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lutheran Road over Unnamed Trib. Minister C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.