Branch Road over E.Br.Perkiomen Creek
FairPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · East Rockhill Twp 2808-H9 · Structure no. 000000000007560
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branch Road over E.Br.Perkiomen Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Branch Road over E.Br.Perkiomen Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2011. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branch Road over E.Br.Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Branch Road over E.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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Branch Road over E.Br.Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Branch Road over E.Br.Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Branch Road over E.Br.Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.