Schwenksville Road over Perkiomen Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Perkiomen Twp. 3029F09 · Structure no. 000000000027811
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,174
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schwenksville Road over Perkiomen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schwenksville Road over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,174 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,924 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schwenksville Road over Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schwenksville Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Schwenksville Road over Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 4,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Schwenksville Road over Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Schwenksville Road over Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.