US Bridges

T-615 State RD over Swarr Run

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1200 North of SR 4020 · Structure no. 000000000068614

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-615 State RD over Swarr Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-615 State RD over Swarr Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,467 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-615 State RD
CrossesSwarr Run
Location1200 North of SR 4020
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.08323, -76.38146
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,467 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 T-615 State RD over Swarr Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-615 State RD over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-615 State RD over Swarr Run carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-615 State RD over Swarr Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns T-615 State RD over Swarr Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.