US Bridges

SR 2003 over T496 Swatara CR Railroad

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N.E. Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014455

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
637 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over T496 Swatara CR Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2003 over T496 Swatara CR Railroad in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 11,096 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,268 by 2032. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003
CrossesT496 Swatara CR Railroad
Location1.5 Mi. N.E. Middletown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21256, -76.72085
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length637 ft (194.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,096 (2024)
Projected traffic16,268 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over T496 Swatara CR Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 2003 over T496 Swatara CR Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over T496 Swatara CR Railroad carry?

About 11,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over T496 Swatara CR Railroad?

The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over T496 Swatara CR Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.