Airport RD over Little Swatara Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Shikellamy Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005330
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 447
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport RD over Little Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport RD over Little Swatara Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 447 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport RD over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport RD 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Airport RD over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 447 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Airport RD over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Airport RD over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.