SR 645(LR 06004) over Little Swatara Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Camp Swatara Road · Structure no. 000000000004902
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,801
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 645(LR 06004) over Little Swatara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 645(LR 06004) over Little Swatara Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 645(LR 06004) over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 645(LR 06004) over Little Swatara Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 645(LR 06004) over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 2,801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 645(LR 06004) over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 645(LR 06004) over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.