Pa 743; SR 0743 over Swatara Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N.E. of Hershey · Structure no. 000000000014417
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 323 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,412
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 743; SR 0743 over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 743; SR 0743 over Swatara Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 9,412 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,928 by 2032. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pa 743; SR 0743 over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 743; SR 0743 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 743; SR 0743 over Swatara Creek carry?
About 9,412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 743; SR 0743 over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 743; SR 0743 over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.