US Bridges

Kutztown Road over Molasses Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · W- Pennsburg 2804E08 · Structure no. 000000000045567

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kutztown Road over Molasses Creek is a concrete frame carrying Kutztown Road over Molasses Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,112 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKutztown Road
CrossesMolasses Creek
LocationW- Pennsburg 2804E08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39261, -75.53366
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,112 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kutztown Road over Molasses Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kutztown Road over Molasses Creek 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Kutztown Road over Molasses Creek carry?

About 2,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kutztown Road over Molasses Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kutztown Road over Molasses Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.