US Bridges

Township Line Road over Swamp Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 300 East of SR 100 · Structure no. 000000000045125

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Line Road over Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Line Road over Swamp Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTownship Line Road
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location300 East of SR 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.35883, -75.62644
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic366 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Township Line Road over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Line Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Township Line Road over Swamp Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Township Line Road over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Line Road over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.