Pa 343; Pine Gr. over Little Swatara Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S. Fredericksburg · Structure no. 000000000022684
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 343; Pine Gr. over Little Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 343; Pine Gr. over Little Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 59 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 8,530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,741 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pa 343; Pine Gr. over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Pa 343; Pine Gr. over Little Swatara Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 343; Pine Gr. over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 8,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 343; Pine Gr. over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 343; Pine Gr. over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.