Deck Road over Trib Little Swatara Ck
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi.E.Of Pa 501 · Structure no. 000000000005469
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 1977 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deck Road over Trib Little Swatara Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deck Road over Trib Little Swatara Ck in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Deck Road over Trib Little Swatara Ck built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deck Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Deck Road over Trib Little Swatara Ck carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deck Road over Trib Little Swatara Ck?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Deck Road over Trib Little Swatara Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.