Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Wissahickon Creek 16H06 · Structure no. 000000000039177
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1982 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 1982. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1982 count).
How long is Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.