US Bridges

Fagleysville Road over West Swamp Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · U. Frederick 3028C05 · Structure no. 000000000027826

Built
1854
171 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,682
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fagleysville Road over West Swamp Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Fagleysville Road over West Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1854 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 171 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 6 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 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFagleysville Road
CrossesWest Swamp Creek
LocationU. Frederick 3028C05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28622, -75.54333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fagleysville Road over West Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1854, making it 171 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Fagleysville Road over West Swamp Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fagleysville Road over West Swamp Creek carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fagleysville Road over West Swamp Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fagleysville Road over West Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.