US Bridges

Pa 741;SR 0741 over Swarr Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.N. of L.R. 36184 · Structure no. 000000000021303

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 741;SR 0741 over Swarr Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 741;SR 0741 over Swarr Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 16,483 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,273 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 741;SR 0741
CrossesSwarr Run
Location0.25 Mi.N. of L.R. 36184
RouteState Highway 741
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07125, -76.35374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,483 (2024)
Projected traffic22,273 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pa 741;SR 0741 over Swarr Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pa 741;SR 0741 over Swarr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 741;SR 0741 over Swarr Run carry?

About 16,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 741;SR 0741 over Swarr Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 741;SR 0741 over Swarr Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.