Swatara Creek RD over Iron Run
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Iron Run/Sw I/S 283 · Structure no. 000000000014675
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swatara Creek RD over Iron Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swatara Creek RD over Iron Run in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 45 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Swatara Creek RD over Iron Run built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Swatara Creek RD over Iron Run 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Swatara Creek RD over Iron Run carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Swatara Creek RD over Iron Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Swatara Creek RD over Iron Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.