Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · .9MI.WEST RTE-32 11J02 · Structure no. 000000000007142
- Built
- 1860
- 165 years old, rebuilt 1914
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 595
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 1914, so it is 165 years old, older 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1914.
What condition is Geigel Hill Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek carry?
About 595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.