US Bridges

Valley Road over Meadowbrook Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.7MI NE or SR611 3371-E3 · Structure no. 000000000028010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Meadowbrook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley Road over Meadowbrook Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesMeadowbrook Creek
Location1.7MI NE or SR611 3371-E3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.111, -75.0984
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Meadowbrook Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Meadowbrook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Meadowbrook Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Meadowbrook Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Meadowbrook Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.