US Bridges

New Hanover Square over Branch Swamp Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Gilbertsville 3027J6 · Structure no. 000000000027838

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hanover Square over Branch Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Hanover Square over Branch Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hanover Square
CrossesBranch Swamp Creek
LocationGilbertsville 3027J6
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28056, -75.57
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2024)
Projected traffic428 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hanover Square over Branch Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hanover Square over Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does New Hanover Square over Branch Swamp Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Hanover Square over Branch Swamp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Hanover Square over Branch Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.