US Bridges

Swede Road over Branch Stony Cr/ 3255H08

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near Norristown 29B04 · Structure no. 000000000027701

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,491
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swede Road over Branch Stony Cr/ 3255H08 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Swede Road over Branch Stony Cr/ 3255H08 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 23,491 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,502 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSwede Road
CrossesBranch Stony Cr/ 3255H08
LocationNear Norristown 29B04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13803, -75.32914
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,491 (2024)
Projected traffic23,502 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$238,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swede Road over Branch Stony Cr/ 3255H08 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swede Road over Branch Stony Cr/ 3255H08 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 2023.

How much traffic does Swede Road over Branch Stony Cr/ 3255H08 carry?

About 23,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Swede Road over Branch Stony Cr/ 3255H08?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Swede Road over Branch Stony Cr/ 3255H08?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.