US Bridges

Keith Valley Road over Park Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 MI NW SR463 3146-C7 · Structure no. 000000000028000

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,612
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keith Valley Road over Park Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Keith Valley Road over Park Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 118 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 7,612 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,162 by 2018. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKeith Valley Road
CrossesPark Creek
Location1.25 MI NW SR463 3146-C7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21742, -75.15698
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,612 (2019)
Projected traffic7,162 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$407,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keith Valley Road over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Keith Valley Road over Park 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 Keith Valley Road over Park Creek carry?

About 7,612 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Keith Valley Road over Park Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Keith Valley Road over Park Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.