Yordys Bridge Road over Swatara Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of SR 934 · Structure no. 000000000022862
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yordys Bridge Road over Swatara Creek is a concrete other carrying Yordys Bridge Road over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 101 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 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 17 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 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yordys Bridge Road over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Yordys Bridge Road over 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 Yordys Bridge Road over Swatara Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Yordys Bridge Road over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Yordys Bridge Road over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.