Leshers Mill Road over Perkiomen Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1100SW of SR0029 2804-D2 · Structure no. 000000000028099
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leshers Mill Road over Perkiomen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leshers Mill Road over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2010. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leshers Mill Road over Perkiomen Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Leshers Mill 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Leshers Mill Road over Perkiomen Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Leshers Mill Road over Perkiomen Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Leshers Mill Road over Perkiomen Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.