US Bridges

Heydts School Hous over Swamp Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · NW of Bechtelsville · Structure no. 000000000043291

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heydts School Hous over Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heydts School Hous over Swamp Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2006. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHeydts School Hous
CrossesSwamp Creek
LocationNW of Bechtelsville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.39072, -75.63827
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2005)
Projected traffic275 by 2006
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Heydts School Hous over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heydts School Hous over Swamp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Heydts School Hous over Swamp Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Heydts School Hous over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Heydts School Hous over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.