Allentown Road over Ridge Valley Creek
GoodBucks County, Pennsylvania · S.Trumbauersville 13E13 · Structure no. 000000000007401
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,451
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allentown Road over Ridge Valley Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Allentown Road over Ridge Valley Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 117 years old, older 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 4,451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,612 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allentown Road over Ridge Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Allentown Road over Ridge Valley 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 Allentown Road over Ridge Valley Creek carry?
About 4,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Allentown Road over Ridge Valley Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Allentown Road over Ridge Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.