US Bridges

Sumneytown Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Green Lane 07J13 · Structure no. 000000000067944

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumneytown Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sumneytown Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 11,509 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,998 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSumneytown Pike
CrossesEast Br. Perkiomen Creek
LocationGreen Lane 07J13
RouteState Highway 63
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30474, -75.42125
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,509 (2024)
Projected traffic15,998 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumneytown Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumneytown Pike 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sumneytown Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek carry?

About 11,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sumneytown Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sumneytown Pike over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.