US Bridges

Church Road over Perkiomen Creek 2804H07

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Hanover Twp. 02E10 · Structure no. 000000000027576

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Perkiomen Creek 2804H07 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Road over Perkiomen Creek 2804H07 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,091 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesPerkiomen Creek 2804H07
LocationUpper Hanover Twp. 02E10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.39377, -75.51546
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2024)
Projected traffic2,091 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Perkiomen Creek 2804H07 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Perkiomen Creek 2804H07 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 Church Road over Perkiomen Creek 2804H07 carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Perkiomen Creek 2804H07?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Perkiomen Creek 2804H07?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.