US Bridges

Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek / 2585-J10

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Erwinna Covered BR.11J03 · Structure no. 000000000007143

Built
1852
173 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek / 2585-J10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek / 2585-J10 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1852 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 173 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesGeigel Hill Road
CrossesSwamp Creek / 2585-J10
LocationErwinna Covered BR.11J03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50256, -75.07445
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2024)
Projected traffic508 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek / 2585-J10 built?

It was built in 1852, making it 173 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek / 2585-J10 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek / 2585-J10 carry?

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

How long is Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek / 2585-J10?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Geigel Hill Road over Swamp Creek / 2585-J10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.