King Road over Ridge Valley Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI N SR563 2918-D6 · Structure no. 000000000027944
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
King Road over Ridge Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying King Road over Ridge Valley Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2018. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was King Road over Ridge Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is King Road over Ridge Valley Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does King Road over Ridge Valley Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is King Road over Ridge Valley Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns King Road over Ridge Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.