US Bridges

Valley Forge Road over Crow Creek / 3366-J4

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.TO Hendenson 3366-J04 · Structure no. 000000000027140

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Forge Road over Crow Creek / 3366-J4 is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Forge Road over Crow Creek / 3366-J4 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,870 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Forge Road
CrossesCrow Creek / 3366-J4
Location2MI.TO Hendenson 3366-J04
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10353, -75.38112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,870 (2024)
Projected traffic13,225 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 Valley Forge Road over Crow Creek / 3366-J4 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Forge Road over Crow Creek / 3366-J4 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Forge Road over Crow Creek / 3366-J4 carry?

About 6,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Valley Forge Road over Crow Creek / 3366-J4?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Forge Road over Crow Creek / 3366-J4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.