Upr.Tinicum Ch.Rd. over Swamp Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.N.GEIGEL Hill 11J02 · Structure no. 000000000007144
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upr.Tinicum Ch.Rd. over Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Upr.Tinicum Ch.Rd. over Swamp Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Upr.Tinicum Ch.Rd. over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upr.Tinicum Ch.Rd. over Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Upr.Tinicum Ch.Rd. over Swamp Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Upr.Tinicum Ch.Rd. over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Upr.Tinicum Ch.Rd. over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.