US Bridges

Upper Gulph Road over Old Gulph Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 3MI.TO Rosemont 34K05 · Structure no. 000000000027741

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,713
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Gulph Road over Old Gulph Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Upper Gulph Road over Old Gulph Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2,713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,683 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Gulph Road
CrossesOld Gulph Creek
Location3MI.TO Rosemont 34K05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06167, -75.34141
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,713 (2024)
Projected traffic4,683 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Gulph Road over Old Gulph Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Gulph Road over Old Gulph 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Upper Gulph Road over Old Gulph Creek carry?

About 2,713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Gulph Road over Old Gulph Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Gulph Road over Old Gulph Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.