Bergeys Mill Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bergeys Mill Rd. 3030-B9 · Structure no. 000000000027913
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 1977 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bergeys Mill Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bergeys Mill Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 132 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2023. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bergeys Mill Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Bergeys Mill Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Bergeys Mill Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (1977 count).
How long is Bergeys Mill Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bergeys Mill Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.