US Bridges

Valley Forge Road over Valley Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Val Forge Pk 3365F05 · Structure no. 000000000027137

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Forge Road over Valley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Valley Forge Road over Valley Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 13,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,117 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Forge Road
CrossesValley Creek
LocationVal Forge Pk 3365F05
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09997, -75.46259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,270 (2023)
Projected traffic23,117 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Forge Road over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Forge Road over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Forge Road over Valley Creek carry?

About 13,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Forge Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Forge Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.