Plank Road over Perkiomen Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · South Penna- 73 3141-H02 · Structure no. 000000000027869
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,495
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Road over Perkiomen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank Road over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,495 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,258 by 2032. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank Road over Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plank Road over Perkiomen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Plank Road over Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 10,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Plank Road over Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Road over Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.