Levans Iron Bridge over Little Swatara Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI NE of Quarry Road · Structure no. 000000000022888
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Levans Iron Bridge over Little Swatara Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Levans Iron Bridge over Little Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 121 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 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 Levans Iron Bridge over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Levans Iron Bridge 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 Levans Iron Bridge over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Levans Iron Bridge over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Levans Iron Bridge over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.