SR 4006 over Swatara Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.S.E. Mcgillstown · Structure no. 000000000022787
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,144
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4006 over Swatara Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4006 over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 89 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 1,144 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4006 over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 4006 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4006 over Swatara Creek carry?
About 1,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 4006 over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4006 over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.