US Bridges

Park ROAD/2917D06 over Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Green Lane Reser. · Structure no. 000000000027571

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ROAD/2917D06 over Perkiomen Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Park ROAD/2917D06 over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 2,973 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,177 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPark ROAD/2917D06
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
LocationGreen Lane Reser.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33986, -75.4757
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,973 (2024)
Projected traffic3,177 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park ROAD/2917D06 over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ROAD/2917D06 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Park ROAD/2917D06 over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 2,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Park ROAD/2917D06 over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Park ROAD/2917D06 over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.