US Bridges

Indian Spring DR over Tributary Swarr Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft W. of Kingsway Dr. · Structure no. 000000000057573

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Spring DR over Tributary Swarr Run is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Spring DR over Tributary Swarr Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian Spring DR
CrossesTributary Swarr Run
Location300 Ft W. of Kingsway Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06814, -76.40652
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Indian Spring DR over Tributary Swarr Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Spring DR over Tributary Swarr Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Spring DR over Tributary Swarr Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Indian Spring DR over Tributary Swarr Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Spring DR over Tributary Swarr Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.