US Bridges

Shelly Road over East Br.Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI SW of SR 63 3030-D · Structure no. 000000000027921

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,226
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelly Road over East Br.Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shelly Road over East Br.Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,395 by 2016. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShelly Road
CrossesEast Br.Perkiomen Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of SR 63 3030-D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2974, -75.4171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,226 (2011)
Projected traffic5,395 by 2016
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$642,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelly Road over East Br.Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelly Road over East 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shelly Road over East Br.Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 5,226 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shelly Road over East Br.Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shelly Road over East Br.Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.