US Bridges

Swamp Pike over Un. Trib. to Swamp Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI NE SR 4030 3027-J6 · Structure no. 000000000068682

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,064
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swamp Pike over Un. Trib. to Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Swamp Pike over Un. Trib. to Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,064 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,455 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSwamp Pike
CrossesUn. Trib. to Swamp Creek
Location1.0 MI NE SR 4030 3027-J6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.28091, -75.56906
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,064 (2021)
Projected traffic12,455 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Swamp Pike over Un. Trib. to Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swamp Pike over Un. Trib. to 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Swamp Pike over Un. Trib. to Swamp Creek carry?

About 12,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Swamp Pike over Un. Trib. to Swamp Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Swamp Pike over Un. Trib. to Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.