US Bridges

Swedesford Road over Wissahickon Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.4MI NW or SR0202 22K08 · Structure no. 000000000027978

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,944
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedesford Road over Wissahickon Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Swedesford Road over Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1,944 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,441 by 2018. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSwedesford Road
CrossesWissahickon Creek
Location0.4MI NW or SR0202 22K08
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18671, -75.27857
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,944 (2019)
Projected traffic1,441 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$454,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swedesford Road over Wissahickon Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedesford Road over Wissahickon 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 Swedesford Road over Wissahickon Creek carry?

About 1,944 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Swedesford Road over Wissahickon Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Swedesford Road over Wissahickon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.