US Bridges

Gulph Road over Trout Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E Valley Forge Pk 3366C6 · Structure no. 000000000044455

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,094
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulph Road over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gulph Road over Trout Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 4,094 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGulph Road
CrossesTrout Creek
LocationE Valley Forge Pk 3366C6
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.09202, -75.42181
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,094 (2024)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulph Road over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulph Road over Trout 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 Gulph Road over Trout Creek carry?

About 4,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gulph Road over Trout Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gulph Road over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.