US Bridges

Rosenberry Road over West Branch Swamp Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.4MI SE of SR663 3027-H5 · Structure no. 000000000028092

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosenberry Road over West Branch Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rosenberry Road over West Branch Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRosenberry Road
CrossesWest Branch Swamp Creek
Location1.4MI SE of SR663 3027-H5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.28172, -75.57893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks1%
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

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 Rosenberry Road over West Branch Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosenberry Road over West Branch Swamp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rosenberry Road over West Branch Swamp Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rosenberry Road over West Branch Swamp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rosenberry Road over West Branch Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.