US Bridges

Pa 441; SR 0441 over Swatara Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Royalton Boro · Structure no. 000000000014389

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,882
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 441; SR 0441 over Swatara Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 441; SR 0441 over Swatara Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 6 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 3,882 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,791 by 2032. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 441; SR 0441
CrossesSwatara Creek
LocationRoyalton Boro
RouteState Highway 441
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19124, -76.73088
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,882 (2024)
Projected traffic4,791 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 441; SR 0441 over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pa 441; SR 0441 over Swatara Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 441; SR 0441 over Swatara Creek carry?

About 3,882 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 441; SR 0441 over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 441; SR 0441 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.