Bridge Road over Perkiomen Ck Backchannel
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Rahns 20E4/3141J7 · Structure no. 000000000027308
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,516
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Road over Perkiomen Ck Backchannel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Perkiomen Ck Backchannel in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,516 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,517 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Bridge Road over Perkiomen Ck Backchannel built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Road over Perkiomen Ck Backchannel 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Bridge Road over Perkiomen Ck Backchannel carry?
About 9,516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Road over Perkiomen Ck Backchannel?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Road over Perkiomen Ck Backchannel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.