Bowers Mill Road over West Branch Perkiomen CR
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI W PA-663 2804-E10 · Structure no. 000000000028105
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowers Mill Road over West Branch Perkiomen CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowers Mill Road over West Branch Perkiomen CR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowers Mill Road over West Branch Perkiomen CR built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowers Mill Road over West Branch Perkiomen CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Bowers Mill Road over West Branch Perkiomen CR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bowers Mill Road over West Branch Perkiomen CR?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bowers Mill Road over West Branch Perkiomen CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.