US Bridges

T407 Derrywoods DR over Unt to Swatara Creek

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Derry Woods Drive · Structure no. 000000000070061

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T407 Derrywoods DR over Unt to Swatara Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T407 Derrywoods DR over Unt to Swatara Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT407 Derrywoods DR
CrossesUnt to Swatara Creek
LocationDerry Woods Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.25306, -76.68028
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T407 Derrywoods DR over Unt to Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is T407 Derrywoods DR over Unt to Swatara Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T407 Derrywoods DR over Unt to Swatara Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T407 Derrywoods DR over Unt to Swatara Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T407 Derrywoods DR over Unt to Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.