US Bridges

SR 2003 over Swatara Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · S. Hanover Township · Structure no. 000000000014459

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Swatara Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2003 over Swatara Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 104 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 5 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 4,126 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,642 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003
CrossesSwatara Creek
LocationS. Hanover Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26839, -76.70915
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,126 (2024)
Projected traffic3,642 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 2003 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 SR 2003 over Swatara Creek carry?

About 4,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.