Whites Mill Road over Ridge Valley Crk
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Bucks Cty.Line 08A04 · Structure no. 000000000027555
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 482
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whites Mill Road over Ridge Valley Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whites Mill Road over Ridge Valley Crk in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4 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.
It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Whites Mill Road over Ridge Valley Crk built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whites Mill Road over Ridge Valley Crk 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Whites Mill Road over Ridge Valley Crk carry?
About 482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Whites Mill Road over Ridge Valley Crk?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Whites Mill Road over Ridge Valley Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.