Salem Church Road over Trib.Of Swift Run
PoorAdams County, Pennsylvania · 1 S.Guldens Tr.Swift Run · Structure no. 000000000000459
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Church Road over Trib.Of Swift Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Salem Church Road over Trib.Of Swift Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Church Road over Trib.Of Swift Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Church Road over Trib.Of Swift Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Salem Church Road over Trib.Of Swift Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Salem Church Road over Trib.Of Swift Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Church Road over Trib.Of Swift Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.