US Bridges

Water Street over Trib to Swatara Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 200 S of Winchester Circ · Structure no. 000000000047989

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Trib to Swatara Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Water Street over Trib to Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesTrib to Swatara Creek
Location200 S of Winchester Circ
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.36824, -76.4564
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic610 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge
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 Water Street over Trib to Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over Trib to 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 Water Street over Trib to Swatara Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Trib to Swatara Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Trib to Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.