Old Jonestown RD over Trib Swatara Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · .8S Jonestown/Tr Swatara · Structure no. 000000000022887
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Jonestown RD over Trib Swatara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Jonestown RD over Trib Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Old Jonestown RD over Trib Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Jonestown RD 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old Jonestown RD over Trib Swatara Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Jonestown RD over Trib Swatara Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Jonestown RD over Trib Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.