Heydts Schl Hs RD over Swamp Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Near Bechtelsville · Structure no. 000000000047966
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heydts Schl Hs RD over Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heydts Schl Hs RD over Swamp Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heydts Schl Hs RD over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heydts Schl Hs 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Heydts Schl Hs RD over Swamp Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Heydts Schl Hs RD over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Heydts Schl Hs RD over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.