Dietz Mill Road over Ridge Valley Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Dietz MILL-LR386 2918-D6 · Structure no. 000000000027942
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dietz Mill Road over Ridge Valley Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Dietz Mill Road over Ridge Valley Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 112 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 6 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2015. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dietz Mill Road over Ridge Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Dietz Mill Road over Ridge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Dietz Mill Road over Ridge Valley Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Dietz Mill Road over Ridge Valley Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Dietz Mill Road over Ridge Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.