US Bridges

Blooming Glen Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Moods Covered BRG.2808G10 · Structure no. 000000000007459

Built
1874
151 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,592
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blooming Glen Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blooming Glen Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 151 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 1,592 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2013. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlooming Glen Road
CrossesEast Br. Perkiomen Creek
LocationMoods Covered BRG.2808G10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38116, -75.27159
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,592 (2008)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2013
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blooming Glen Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Blooming Glen Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Blooming Glen Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 1,592 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blooming Glen Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Blooming Glen Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.