US Bridges

T-666 Swamp Ck Rd. over Swamp Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · New Berlinville Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005298

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,816
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-666 Swamp Ck Rd. over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-666 Swamp Ck Rd. over Swamp Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,608 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-666 Swamp Ck Rd.
CrossesSwamp Creek
LocationNew Berlinville Bridge
RouteCity Street 666
Coordinates40.35117, -75.6209
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2022)
Projected traffic5,608 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-666 Swamp Ck Rd. over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-666 Swamp Ck Rd. over Swamp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T-666 Swamp Ck Rd. over Swamp Creek carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-666 Swamp Ck Rd. over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns T-666 Swamp Ck Rd. over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.