Gravel Hill Rd. over Swatara Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.N. Palmyra · Structure no. 000000000022799
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,968
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Hill Rd. over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gravel Hill Rd. over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 3,968 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Hill Rd. over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Gravel Hill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Gravel Hill Rd. over Swatara Creek carry?
About 3,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gravel Hill Rd. over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Hill Rd. over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.