Swamp Creek Road over West Branch Swamp Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Deyshers Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005295
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,843
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swamp Creek Road over West Branch Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swamp Creek Road over West Branch Swamp Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,843 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,692 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swamp Creek Road over West Branch Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swamp Creek Road over West Branch Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Swamp Creek Road over West Branch Swamp Creek carry?
About 1,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Swamp Creek Road over West Branch Swamp Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Swamp Creek Road over West Branch Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.