US Bridges

Salfordville Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi. W. PA113 3030D07 · Structure no. 000000000047615

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,976
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salfordville Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salfordville Road 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSalfordville Road
CrossesEast Br. Perkiomen Creek
Location.75 Mi. W. PA113 3030D07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.27334, -75.41542
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,976 (2024)
Projected traffic2,679 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Salfordville Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

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

What condition is Salfordville Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Salfordville Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 1,976 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Salfordville Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Salfordville Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.