Perkiomenville Rd. over Goshenhoppen Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · U. Frederick 6G12/3028K1 · Structure no. 000000000027563
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,692
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perkiomenville Rd. over Goshenhoppen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Perkiomenville Rd. over Goshenhoppen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 4 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 1,692 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,883 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perkiomenville Rd. over Goshenhoppen Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perkiomenville Rd. over Goshenhoppen 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Perkiomenville Rd. over Goshenhoppen Creek carry?
About 1,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Perkiomenville Rd. over Goshenhoppen Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Perkiomenville Rd. over Goshenhoppen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.