US Bridges

Balsam Swamp Road over Van Auken Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · .2 MI S. of Old Rte. 6 · Structure no. 000000000045322

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balsam Swamp Road over Van Auken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balsam Swamp Road over Van Auken Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBalsam Swamp Road
CrossesVan Auken Creek
Location.2 MI S. of Old Rte. 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.58066, -75.33445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Balsam Swamp Road over Van Auken Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balsam Swamp Road over Van Auken 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 Balsam Swamp Road over Van Auken Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Balsam Swamp Road over Van Auken Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Balsam Swamp Road over Van Auken Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.