US Bridges

Hausman RD (T-398) over Ridge Valley Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N PA-563 2918-B7 · Structure no. 000000000069524

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hausman RD (T-398) over Ridge Valley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hausman RD (T-398) over Ridge Valley Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHausman RD (T-398)
CrossesRidge Valley Creek
Location1 MI N PA-563 2918-B7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.33192, -75.42748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hausman RD (T-398) over Ridge Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hausman RD (T-398) over Ridge Valley 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Hausman RD (T-398) over Ridge Valley Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hausman RD (T-398) over Ridge Valley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hausman RD (T-398) over Ridge Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.