Bordner Road over Little Swatara Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. No. of Mt. Aetna · Structure no. 000000000005326
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 83
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bordner Road over Little Swatara Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bordner Road over Little Swatara Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 114 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 | 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 Bordner Road over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Bordner Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Bordner Road over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bordner Road over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bordner Road over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.