Swatara Drive over Little Swatara Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · SW of Strausstown · Structure no. 000000000044013
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swatara Drive over Little Swatara Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Swatara Drive over Little Swatara Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2022. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Swatara Drive over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swatara Drive 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Swatara Drive over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Swatara Drive over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Swatara Drive over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.