US Bridges

Spring Mount Road over Perkiomen Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Spring Mount 3029H7 · Structure no. 000000000046023

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Mount Road over Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Mount Road over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,737 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpring Mount Road
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
LocationSpring Mount 3029H7
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.27477, -75.45549
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,244 (2024)
Projected traffic4,737 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Mount Road over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Mount Road over Perkiomen Creek 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 Spring Mount Road over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 4,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spring Mount Road over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Mount Road over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.