US Bridges

Garges Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Garges Road 3029-J10 · Structure no. 000000000027953

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garges Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Garges Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2018. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarges Road
CrossesEast Br. Perkiomen Creek
LocationGarges Road 3029-J10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2561, -75.44473
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2019)
Projected traffic542 by 2018
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$324,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garges 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 April 2024.

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

About 649 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

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

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Garges Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.