US Bridges

Ridge Pike over Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Collegeville 3253-J01 · Structure no. 000000000027842

Built
1798
227 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
453 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Pike over Perkiomen Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ridge Pike over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1798 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 227 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 11,474 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,379 by 2032. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Pike
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
LocationCollegeville 3253-J01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18437, -75.44723
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,474 (2024)
Projected traffic14,379 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Pike over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1798, making it 227 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ridge Pike 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Pike over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 11,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Pike over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Pike over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.