US Bridges

Valley Forge Road over Schuylkill Parkway

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bridgeport 28H10/3367C3 · Structure no. 000000000027141

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,439
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Forge Road over Schuylkill Parkway is a steel continuous frame carrying Valley Forge Road over Schuylkill Parkway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 7,439 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,109 by 2032. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Forge Road
CrossesSchuylkill Parkway
LocationBridgeport 28H10/3367C3
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10659, -75.35753
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,439 (2024)
Projected traffic9,109 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Forge Road over Schuylkill Parkway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Forge Road over Schuylkill Parkway 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 2022.

How much traffic does Valley Forge Road over Schuylkill Parkway carry?

About 7,439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Forge Road over Schuylkill Parkway?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Forge Road over Schuylkill Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.