US Bridges

Pa 419 (LR310) over Little Swatara Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.Of Rehrersburg · Structure no. 000000000004819

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 419 (LR310) over Little Swatara Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 419 (LR310) over Little Swatara Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,718 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 419 (LR310)
CrossesLittle Swatara Creek
Location2 Mi.N.Of Rehrersburg
RouteState Highway 419
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4752, -76.22916
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,553 (2023)
Projected traffic3,718 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$554,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 419 (LR310) over Little Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 419 (LR310) over Little Swatara 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 419 (LR310) over Little Swatara Creek carry?

About 2,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 419 (LR310) over Little Swatara Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 419 (LR310) over Little Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.