Hanover Street over Swatara Creek
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · Union Deposit/Swatara Cr. · Structure no. 000000000046054
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 374 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,565
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanover Street over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover Street over Swatara Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,565 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2043. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 36 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 Hanover Street over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hanover Street 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hanover Street over Swatara Creek carry?
About 1,565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hanover Street over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover Street over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.