Congo Road over Swamp Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Gilbertsville 2915D9 · Structure no. 000000000027583
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,619
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congo Road over Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congo Road over Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Congo Road over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Congo Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Congo Road over Swamp Creek carry?
About 1,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Congo Road over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Congo Road over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.