US Bridges

Middle Creek Road over Swamp Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 350FT NE of SR73 2915-F10 · Structure no. 000000000028087

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Creek Road over Swamp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Middle Creek Road over Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 101 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Creek Road
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location350FT NE of SR73 2915-F10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31702, -75.58726
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Creek Road over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Middle Creek Road over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Creek Road over Swamp Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Middle Creek Road over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Creek Road over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.