US Bridges

Skippack Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Schwenksvill 3141G1 · Structure no. 000000000027197

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skippack Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Skippack Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,594 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSkippack Pike
CrossesEast Br. Perkiomen Creek
LocationSchwenksvill 3141G1
RouteState Highway 73
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24897, -75.45624
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skippack Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skippack Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Skippack Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?

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

How long is Skippack Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Skippack Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.