US Bridges

Pulaski Drive over Tributary to Stony Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.7MI NW of US202 3255-K5 · Structure no. 000000000069642

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Drive over Tributary to Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pulaski Drive over Tributary to Stony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPulaski Drive
CrossesTributary to Stony Creek
Location0.7MI NW of US202 3255-K5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.16128, -75.31319
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pulaski Drive over Tributary to Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Drive over Tributary to Stony 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pulaski Drive over Tributary to Stony Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Drive over Tributary to Stony Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Drive over Tributary to Stony Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.