US Bridges

Old Sumneytown Pk over E Branch Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .2 MI W PA-63 3030-C2 · Structure no. 000000000027958

Built
1841
184 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sumneytown Pk over E Branch Perkiomen Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Old Sumneytown Pk over E Branch Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1841 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 184 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.

It carries about 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,738 by 2018. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sumneytown Pk
CrossesE Branch Perkiomen Creek
Location.2 MI W PA-63 3030-C2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30309, -75.4218
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2019)
Projected traffic1,738 by 2018
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sumneytown Pk over E Branch Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 1841, making it 184 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Old Sumneytown Pk over E Branch 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 Old Sumneytown Pk over E Branch Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Old Sumneytown Pk over E Branch Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sumneytown Pk over E Branch Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.