US Bridges

Lambertsville RD over Lamberts Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI S of Lambertsville · Structure no. 000000000053986

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambertsville RD over Lamberts Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lambertsville RD over Lamberts Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLambertsville RD
CrossesLamberts Run
Location0.3 MI S of Lambertsville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.07064, -78.91386
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2024)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Lambertsville RD over Lamberts Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambertsville RD over Lamberts Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lambertsville RD over Lamberts Run carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lambertsville RD over Lamberts Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lambertsville RD over Lamberts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).