US Bridges

Swamp Pike over Minister Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 M E SR663 Adc 3027-G3 · Structure no. 000000000027925

Built
1844
181 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,811
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swamp Pike over Minister Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Swamp Pike over Minister Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1844 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 181 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 14,811 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,209 by 2018. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSwamp Pike
CrossesMinister Creek
Location0.2 M E SR663 Adc 3027-G3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2975, -75.58127
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,811 (2019)
Projected traffic11,209 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$605,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swamp Pike over Minister Creek built?

It was built in 1844, making it 181 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is Swamp Pike over Minister 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Swamp Pike over Minister Creek carry?

About 14,811 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Swamp Pike over Minister Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Swamp Pike over Minister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.