US Bridges

Arcola Road over Perkiomen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.4MI SE of SR 29 3253-G6 · Structure no. 000000000053340

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,682
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcola Road over Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arcola Road over Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,682 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,657 by 2034. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesArcola Road
CrossesPerkiomen Creek
Location1.4MI SE of SR 29 3253-G6
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15311, -75.4559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,682 (2019)
Projected traffic9,657 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arcola Road over Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arcola Road over Perkiomen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Arcola Road over Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 9,682 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arcola Road over Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Arcola Road over Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.