US Bridges

West Branch Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · NE Corner 2804C9 · Structure no. 000000000027582

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Branch Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Branch Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 6 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Branch Road
CrossesW. Br. Perkiomen Creek
LocationNE Corner 2804C9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38442, -75.54442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2024)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Branch Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is West Branch Road over W. 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 West Branch Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Branch Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Branch Road over W. Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.