Valley Forge Road over Trout/Maschellamac Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Valley Forge 3366E4 · Structure no. 000000000027139
- Built
- 1874
- 151 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,059
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Forge Road over Trout/Maschellamac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Forge Road over Trout/Maschellamac Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 151 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 17,059 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,201 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Valley Forge Road over Trout/Maschellamac Creek built?
It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is Valley Forge Road over Trout/Maschellamac Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does Valley Forge Road over Trout/Maschellamac Creek carry?
About 17,059 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Valley Forge Road over Trout/Maschellamac Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Forge Road over Trout/Maschellamac Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.