US Bridges

Gravel Pike over Goshenhoppen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N of Zieglerv 3029C5 · Structure no. 000000000027163

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Pike over Goshenhoppen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gravel Pike over Goshenhoppen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,768 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,361 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Pike
CrossesGoshenhoppen Creek
LocationN of Zieglerv 3029C5
RouteState Highway 29
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28664, -75.48136
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,768 (2024)
Projected traffic7,361 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Pike over Goshenhoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Pike over Goshenhoppen 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Pike over Goshenhoppen Creek carry?

About 5,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Pike over Goshenhoppen Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Pike over Goshenhoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.