Miller Road Bridge Closed in Montgomery County Due to Severe Deterioration
Summary
PennDOT announced the closure of the Miller Road bridge over West Branch of Perkiomen Creek in Douglass Township, Montgomery County, due to severe deterioration of the wingwall and arch barrel discovered during a recent inspection. The single-span stone masonry arch bridge, built in 1890, carries approximately 154 vehicles per day. PennDOT bridge engineers will develop a repair plan before the roadway can reopen. A detour route via Papermill Road, Lone Pine Road, and Niantic Road has been established.
What changed
PennDOT issued an infrastructure notice announcing the immediate closure of the Miller Road bridge in Douglass Township, Montgomery County. The closure was triggered by discovery of severe deterioration to the wingwall and arch barrel during a recent bridge inspection. The historic stone arch structure, which previously carried a weight limit of 18 tons single and 25 tons combination, will remain closed until engineers complete a repair assessment and plan.
Affected motorists should anticipate delays and utilize the designated detour via Papermill Road, Lone Pine Road, and Niantic Road. Local access to the bridge closure point will be maintained. The closure affects approximately 154 vehicles per day on Miller Road.
What to do next
- Motorists are advised that Miller Road will be closed and detoured between Paper Mill Road and Henry Road until PennDOT bridge engineers can develop a plan to repair and safely reopen the roadway.
- During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Papermill Road, Lone Pine Road, and Niantic Road.
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Miller Road over West Branch of Perkiomen Creek Closed in Douglass Township
April 20, 2026
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- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Follow on LinkedIn King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the bridge carrying Miller Road over West Branch of Perkiomen Creek in Douglass Township, Montgomery County, has been closed due to severe deterioration of the wingwall and arch barrel discovered during a recent bridge inspection.
Motorists are advised that Miller Road will be closed and detoured between Paper Mill Road and Henry Road until PennDOT bridge engineers can develop a plan to repair and safely reopen the roadway.
During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Papermill Road, Lone Pine Road, and Niantic Road.
Local access will be maintained up to the bridge closure. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling along the detour route because backups and delays may occur.
The single-span, stone masonry arch bridge was built in 1890. The structure is 14-feet-long, 18-feet-wide, and carries approximately 154 vehicles per day. Prior to closing, the bridge, which was listed in poor condition, was posted with a single weight limit of 18 tons and a combination weight limit of 25 tons.
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