US Bridges

Old Valley RD over Meadow Brook

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI NE SR611 3371-C3 · Structure no. 000000000055683

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Valley RD over Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Valley RD over Meadow Brook in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Valley RD
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location1.2 MI NE SR611 3371-C3
RouteCity Street 159
Coordinates40.10856, -75.10933
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Valley RD over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Valley RD over Meadow Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Valley RD over Meadow Brook carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Valley RD over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Valley RD over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.