US Bridges

Zieglerville Road over Goshenhoppen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 400 NE SR 29/73 3029-D6 · Structure no. 000000000042287

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zieglerville Road over Goshenhoppen Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Zieglerville Road over Goshenhoppen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesZieglerville Road
CrossesGoshenhoppen Creek
Location400 NE SR 29/73 3029-D6
RouteCity Street 7206
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27667, -75.47676
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zieglerville Road over Goshenhoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zieglerville Road over Goshenhoppen 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 Zieglerville Road over Goshenhoppen Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Zieglerville Road over Goshenhoppen Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Zieglerville Road over Goshenhoppen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.