US Bridges

Rose Glen Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.11 MI SE of SR 0023 · Structure no. 000000000027988

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Glen Road over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rose Glen Road over Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 689 by 2018. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRose Glen Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.11 MI SE of SR 0023
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04162, -75.26113
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2019)
Projected traffic689 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Glen Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Glen Road over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Glen Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rose Glen Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Glen Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.