Rocky Dale Road over Ridge Valley Creek
FairPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI W SR4027 2918-H1 · Structure no. 000000000007497
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rocky Dale Road over Ridge Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Dale Road over Ridge Valley Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2011. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Dale Road over Ridge Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rocky Dale Road over Ridge Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Rocky Dale Road over Ridge Valley Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rocky Dale Road over Ridge Valley Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rocky Dale Road over Ridge Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.