Simmons Road over Goshenhoppen Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · .25 MI SW PA-29 3029-C4 · Structure no. 000000000028067
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simmons Road over Goshenhoppen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Simmons Road over Goshenhoppen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Simmons Road over Goshenhoppen Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simmons Road over Goshenhoppen 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Simmons Road over Goshenhoppen Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Simmons Road over Goshenhoppen Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons Road over Goshenhoppen Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.