US Bridges

Perkiomenville Rd. over Scioto Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Frederick 13E1/3028H3 · Structure no. 000000000027562

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkiomenville Rd. over Scioto Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Perkiomenville Rd. over Scioto Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2 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 1,793 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,862 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkiomenville Rd.
CrossesScioto Creek
LocationFrederick 13E1/3028H3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29992, -75.51389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,793 (2024)
Projected traffic1,862 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkiomenville Rd. over Scioto Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkiomenville Rd. over Scioto 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Perkiomenville Rd. over Scioto Creek carry?

About 1,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perkiomenville Rd. over Scioto Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Perkiomenville Rd. over Scioto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.