US Bridges

Bartman Avenue over Trib to West Swamp Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1/2MI N. of PA-73 2915-B8 · Structure no. 000000000057079

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartman Avenue over Trib to West Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bartman Avenue over Trib to West Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBartman Avenue
CrossesTrib to West Swamp Creek
Location1/2MI N. of PA-73 2915-B8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.33092, -75.61378
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bartman Avenue over Trib to West Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartman Avenue over Trib to West 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bartman Avenue over Trib to West Swamp Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bartman Avenue over Trib to West Swamp Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Bartman Avenue over Trib to West Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.