US Bridges

Salem Church RD over Trib of Swift Run

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Guldens Tr.Swift Run · Structure no. 000000000000460

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church RD over Trib of Swift Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Salem Church RD over Trib of Swift Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church RD
CrossesTrib of Swift Run
Location1.5 Guldens Tr.Swift Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84637, -77.12417
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Church RD over Trib of Swift Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Church RD over Trib of Swift Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Church RD over Trib of Swift Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salem Church RD over Trib of Swift Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church RD over Trib of Swift Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.