US Bridges

Salford Station RD over Perkiomen Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. E. PA-29 3029G03 · Structure no. 000000000047594

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salford Station RD over Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salford Station RD over 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSalford Station RD
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
Location1 Mi. E. PA-29 3029G03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.29836, -75.45669
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2024)
Projected traffic423 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Salford Station RD over Perkiomen Creek built?

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

What condition is Salford Station RD 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Salford Station RD over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Salford Station RD over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Salford Station RD over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.