US Bridges

Layfield Road over Perkiomen CREEK/2804-H10

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Perkiomen Heights 02E12 · Structure no. 000000000027514

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layfield Road over Perkiomen CREEK/2804-H10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Layfield Road over Perkiomen CREEK/2804-H10 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 69 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 9,584 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,548 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLayfield Road
CrossesPerkiomen CREEK/2804-H10
LocationPerkiomen Heights 02E12
RouteState Highway 663
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37857, -75.51349
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,584 (2024)
Projected traffic11,548 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layfield Road over Perkiomen CREEK/2804-H10 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Layfield Road over Perkiomen CREEK/2804-H10 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Layfield Road over Perkiomen CREEK/2804-H10 carry?

About 9,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Layfield Road over Perkiomen CREEK/2804-H10?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Layfield Road over Perkiomen CREEK/2804-H10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.