US Bridges

SR 2015 over Swatara Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. Hershey · Structure no. 000000000014483

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2015 over Swatara Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2015 over Swatara Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,405 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,905 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2015
CrossesSwatara Creek
Location1 Mi. N. Hershey
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.31066, -76.66513
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,405 (2023)
Projected traffic2,905 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2015 over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2015 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 2015 over Swatara Creek carry?

About 2,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2015 over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2015 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.