US Bridges

Russell Rd. T-430 over Trib. Swatara Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · .7 W Heilmanda/Trib Swata · Structure no. 000000000022863

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Rd. T-430 over Trib. Swatara Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Russell Rd. T-430 over Trib. Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRussell Rd. T-430
CrossesTrib. Swatara Creek
Location.7 W Heilmanda/Trib Swata
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.36509, -76.49452
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Rd. T-430 over Trib. Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Rd. T-430 over Trib. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Rd. T-430 over Trib. Swatara Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Russell Rd. T-430 over Trib. Swatara Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Rd. T-430 over Trib. Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.