T-468 Swift RD over Conowingo Creek
PoorLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI NW of US 222 · Structure no. 000000000021961
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-468 Swift RD over Conowingo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-468 Swift RD over Conowingo Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-468 Swift RD over Conowingo Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-468 Swift RD over Conowingo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does T-468 Swift RD over Conowingo Creek carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-468 Swift RD over Conowingo Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T-468 Swift RD over Conowingo Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.