US Bridges

Peevy Road over Perkiomen Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI S PA-29 Adc 2804-G4 · Structure no. 000000000027927

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
784
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peevy Road over Perkiomen Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Peevy Road over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 145 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 784 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2018. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeevy Road
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
Location.5 MI S PA-29 Adc 2804-G4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41458, -75.52369
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2019)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2018
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$662,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peevy Road over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Peevy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Peevy Road over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Peevy Road over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Peevy Road over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.