US Bridges

Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Swamp Run

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI West of Pa 903 · Structure no. 000000000054655

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Swamp Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Swamp Run in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesPa 534 (lr 13018)
CrossesSwamp Run
Location0.1 MI West of Pa 903
RouteState Highway 534
Coordinates41.01796, -75.59181
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2024)
Projected traffic851 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Swamp Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Swamp Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Swamp Run carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Swamp Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 534 (lr 13018) over Swamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.