US Bridges

Webster School RD over Trib to Swatara Ck

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · .3S Mem Lk (e.)/Tr Swatr · Structure no. 000000000022843

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster School RD over Trib to Swatara Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webster School RD over Trib to Swatara Ck in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWebster School RD
CrossesTrib to Swatara Ck
Location.3S Mem Lk (e.)/Tr Swatr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41503, -76.58554
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster School RD over Trib to Swatara Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster School RD over Trib to Swatara Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Webster School RD over Trib to Swatara Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Webster School RD over Trib to Swatara Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Webster School RD over Trib to Swatara Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.