US Bridges

Mount Zion Road over Little Swatara Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S. of Hamlin · Structure no. 000000000045868

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,918
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Zion Road over Little Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Zion Road over Little Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,918 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Zion Road
CrossesLittle Swatara Creek
Location2 MI S. of Hamlin
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4269, -76.37306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,918 (2023)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mount Zion Road over Little Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Zion Road over Little Swatara Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Zion Road over Little Swatara Creek carry?

About 1,918 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mount Zion Road over Little Swatara Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Zion Road over Little Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.