Valley Green Road over Wissahickon Creek

Poor Condition142 years old5,864 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery
Location1/4 Mi W Beth Pk 3369-e2
CarriesValley Green Road
CrossesWissahickon Creek
Coordinates40.11290, -75.21921

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck3 (Serious)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length183.1 ft (55.8 m)
Max Span57.1 ft (17.4 m)
Deck Width19.4 ft (5.9 m)
Deck Area329.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1884 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,864 (2013)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000027948

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