T-601 Jonestown RD over Swatara Creek
PoorLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI W of Walnut Street · Structure no. 000000000022927
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-601 Jonestown RD over Swatara Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-601 Jonestown RD over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 T-601 Jonestown RD over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-601 Jonestown RD 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 T-601 Jonestown RD over Swatara Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is T-601 Jonestown RD over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns T-601 Jonestown RD over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.