Fruitville Road over Perkiomen Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.85 MI SW of SR 29 02D07 · Structure no. 000000000027928
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 451 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1977 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fruitville Road over Perkiomen Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fruitville Road over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 120 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2015. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fruitville Road over Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Fruitville Road over 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 Fruitville Road over Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1977 count).
How long is Fruitville Road over Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fruitville Road over Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.