Perkiomen Avenue over Macoby Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Green Lane 2917E6 · Structure no. 000000000027167
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,293
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perkiomen Avenue over Macoby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perkiomen Avenue over Macoby Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,293 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,198 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Perkiomen Avenue over Macoby Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perkiomen Avenue over Macoby 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Perkiomen Avenue over Macoby Creek carry?
About 12,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Perkiomen Avenue over Macoby Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Perkiomen Avenue over Macoby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.