US Bridges

New Hanover Square over Unnamed Trib to Swamp CR

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Gilbertsville 3028B3 · Structure no. 000000000067893

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,376
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hanover Square over Unnamed Trib to Swamp CR is a concrete culvert carrying New Hanover Square over Unnamed Trib to Swamp CR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,376 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,329 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hanover Square
CrossesUnnamed Trib to Swamp CR
LocationGilbertsville 3028B3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29608, -75.55382
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,376 (2022)
Projected traffic3,329 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 New Hanover Square over Unnamed Trib to Swamp CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hanover Square over Unnamed Trib to Swamp CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does New Hanover Square over Unnamed Trib to Swamp CR carry?

About 2,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Hanover Square over Unnamed Trib to Swamp CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns New Hanover Square over Unnamed Trib to Swamp CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.