US Bridges

Layfield Road over W Branch Perkiomen CR

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Perkiomen Heights 02D13 · Structure no. 000000000053944

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layfield Road over W Branch Perkiomen CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Layfield Road over W Branch Perkiomen CR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,843 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLayfield Road
CrossesW Branch Perkiomen CR
LocationPerkiomen Heights 02D13
RouteState Highway 663
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37399, -75.5177
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,905 (2024)
Projected traffic9,843 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Layfield Road over W Branch Perkiomen CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layfield Road over W Branch Perkiomen CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Layfield Road over W Branch Perkiomen CR carry?

About 8,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Layfield Road over W Branch Perkiomen CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Layfield Road over W Branch Perkiomen CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).