US Bridges

Miller Road over West Br.Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Butter Val. 2803J9 · Structure no. 000000000027579

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over West Br.Perkiomen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over West Br.Perkiomen 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 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
CrossesWest Br.Perkiomen Creek
LocationButter Val. 2803J9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38501, -75.56938
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over West Br.Perkiomen Creek built?

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

What condition is Miller Road over West Br.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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Road over West Br.Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Miller Road over West Br.Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over West Br.Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.