US Bridges

Pa 934; SR 0934 over Swatara Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Harpers Tavern · Structure no. 000000000022726

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,318
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 934; SR 0934 over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 934; SR 0934 over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8,318 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,513 by 2032. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 934; SR 0934
CrossesSwatara Creek
LocationHarpers Tavern
RouteState Highway 934
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40322, -76.57696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,318 (2024)
Projected traffic9,513 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 934; SR 0934 over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 934; SR 0934 over 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 934; SR 0934 over Swatara Creek carry?

About 8,318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 934; SR 0934 over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 934; SR 0934 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.