US Bridges

Fagleysville Road over Branch Swamp Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Fagleysville 3028A06 · Structure no. 000000000043231

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,682
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fagleysville Road over Branch Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fagleysville Road over Branch Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFagleysville Road
CrossesBranch Swamp Creek
LocationFagleysville 3028A06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27958, -75.55875
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fagleysville Road over Branch Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fagleysville Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fagleysville Road over Branch Swamp Creek carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fagleysville Road over Branch Swamp Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fagleysville Road over Branch Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.