US Bridges

Bethlehem Pike over Rose Valley Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.N.PA.TPK. 3257F04 · Structure no. 000000000027623

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,037
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Pike over Rose Valley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bethlehem Pike over Rose Valley Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 9,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,287 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Pike
CrossesRose Valley Creek
Location1.5MI.N.PA.TPK. 3257F04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16289, -75.2171
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,037 (2024)
Projected traffic18,287 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Pike over Rose Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Pike over Rose Valley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Pike over Rose Valley Creek carry?

About 9,037 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Pike over Rose Valley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Pike over Rose Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.