US Bridges

Valley Green Road over Pa 309 Fort Wash Expway

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Ft Washngtn 3369H01 · Structure no. 000000000044124

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,825
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Green Road over Pa 309 Fort Wash Expway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Green Road over Pa 309 Fort Wash Expway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,033 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Green Road
CrossesPa 309 Fort Wash Expway
LocationFt Washngtn 3369H01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.12012, -75.20432
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,825 (2024)
Projected traffic5,033 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Green Road over Pa 309 Fort Wash Expway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Green Road over Pa 309 Fort Wash Expway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Green Road over Pa 309 Fort Wash Expway carry?

About 3,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Green Road over Pa 309 Fort Wash Expway?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Green Road over Pa 309 Fort Wash Expway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.