US Bridges

Hendricks Station over Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Perkiomenville 3029-F2 · Structure no. 000000000027561

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendricks Station over Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hendricks Station over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHendricks Station
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
LocationPerkiomenville 3029-F2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30461, -75.46672
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2024)
Projected traffic791 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$416,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hendricks Station over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Hendricks Station 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hendricks Station over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hendricks Station over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hendricks Station over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.