Pa 645(LR 6004) over Trib Little Swatara Ck
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Camp Swatara Road · Structure no. 000000000004903
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,801
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 645(LR 6004) over Trib Little Swatara Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 645(LR 6004) over Trib Little Swatara Ck in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Pa 645(LR 6004) over Trib Little Swatara Ck built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 645(LR 6004) over Trib Little Swatara Ck 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 645(LR 6004) over Trib Little Swatara Ck carry?
About 2,801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pa 645(LR 6004) over Trib Little Swatara Ck?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 645(LR 6004) over Trib Little Swatara Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.