US Bridges

Lickdale RD over Swatara Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Lickdale · Structure no. 000000000022744

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lickdale RD over Swatara Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lickdale RD over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,821 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLickdale RD
CrossesSwatara Creek
LocationLickdale
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45247, -76.50857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,821 (2023)
Projected traffic3,207 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lickdale RD over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Lickdale RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lickdale RD over Swatara Creek carry?

About 1,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lickdale RD over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lickdale RD over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.