T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 450 N of Freeport RD · Structure no. 000000000022831
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.