US Bridges

Washington Lane over Br. Pennypack Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near Jenkintown 32H05 · Structure no. 000000000069115

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Lane over Br. Pennypack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Lane over Br. Pennypack 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 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,623 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Lane
CrossesBr. Pennypack Creek
LocationNear Jenkintown 32H05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.13361, -75.08346
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2024)
Projected traffic1,623 by 2032
Trucks9%
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

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 Washington Lane over Br. Pennypack Creek built?

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

What condition is Washington Lane over Br. Pennypack 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Lane over Br. Pennypack Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Washington Lane over Br. Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Lane over Br. Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.