Fiddlers Elbow RD over Swatara Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 SW Hummelstwn/Derry · Structure no. 000000000014646
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 307 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fiddlers Elbow RD over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fiddlers Elbow RD over Swatara Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Fiddlers Elbow RD over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Fiddlers Elbow RD 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fiddlers Elbow RD over Swatara Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Fiddlers Elbow RD over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fiddlers Elbow RD over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.