US Bridges

Moyer Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.55 MI NE of SR 63 · Structure no. 000000000068340

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moyer Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moyer Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMoyer Road
CrossesEast Br. Perkiomen Creek
Location0.55 MI NE of SR 63
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3102, -75.41769
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2013)
Projected traffic1,398 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Moyer Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moyer 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moyer Road over East Br. Perkiomen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.