US Bridges

Freeman School Rd. over East Br. Perkiomen Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI NW Pa 113 3030-E6 · Structure no. 000000000047486

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,675
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman School Rd. over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman School Rd. over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,193 by 2018. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeman School Rd.
CrossesEast Br. Perkiomen Creek
Location0.7 MI NW Pa 113 3030-E6
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28013, -75.40983
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,675 (2019)
Projected traffic3,193 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman School Rd. over East Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman School Rd. over East Br. 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 Freeman School Rd. over East Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 4,675 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Freeman School Rd. over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman School Rd. over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.