US Bridges

Swedeland Road over P&w RR (septa)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · @ Gulph RD 3367E09 · Structure no. 000000000027756

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,612
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedeland Road over P&w RR (septa) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swedeland Road over P&w RR (septa) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,612 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,222 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwedeland Road
CrossesP&w RR (septa)
Location@ Gulph RD 3367E09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07295, -75.34349
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,612 (2024)
Projected traffic3,222 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Swedeland Road over P&w RR (septa) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedeland Road over P&w RR (septa) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does Swedeland Road over P&w RR (septa) carry?

About 3,612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Swedeland Road over P&w RR (septa)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Swedeland Road over P&w RR (septa)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.