US Bridges

Mill Pond Road over Swamp Creek(unami)

PoorPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Milford Twp 2694-H8 Adc · Structure no. 000000000007577

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Pond Road over Swamp Creek(unami) is a concrete slab carrying Mill Pond Road over Swamp Creek(unami) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2011. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Pond Road
CrossesSwamp Creek(unami)
LocationMilford Twp 2694-H8 Adc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45251, -75.39243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic210 by 2011
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$804,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Pond Road over Swamp Creek(unami) built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Pond Road over Swamp Creek(unami) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Pond Road over Swamp Creek(unami) carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Mill Pond Road over Swamp Creek(unami)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Pond Road over Swamp Creek(unami)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.