US Bridges

Geigel Hill Road over Branch of Swamp Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.W.RTE 32 11H02 · Structure no. 000000000007140

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geigel Hill Road over Branch of Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Geigel Hill Road over Branch of Swamp Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGeigel Hill Road
CrossesBranch of Swamp Creek
Location1MI.W.RTE 32 11H02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.50513, -75.08411
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2024)
Projected traffic508 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geigel Hill Road over Branch of Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geigel Hill Road over Branch of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Geigel Hill Road over Branch of Swamp Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Geigel Hill Road over Branch of Swamp Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Geigel Hill Road over Branch of Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.