US Bridges

Skippack Pike over Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Schwenksvil 14C10/3029G10 · Structure no. 000000000027195

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skippack Pike over Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Skippack Pike over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 101 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 6 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 6,479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,594 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSkippack Pike
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
LocationSchwenksvil 14C10/3029G10
RouteState Highway 73
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25152, -75.46065
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,479 (2024)
Projected traffic8,594 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$431,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skippack Pike over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Skippack Pike over 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Skippack Pike over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 6,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skippack Pike over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Skippack Pike over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.