US Bridges

SR 1011 Mt. Zion R over Trib of Swatara Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. of Mt.Zion · Structure no. 000000000056947

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,441
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1011 Mt. Zion R over Trib of Swatara Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1011 Mt. Zion R over Trib of Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,441 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,479 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1011 Mt. Zion R
CrossesTrib of Swatara Creek
Location1 Mi.S. of Mt.Zion
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.38606, -76.38521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,441 (2023)
Projected traffic3,479 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1011 Mt. Zion R over Trib of Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1011 Mt. Zion R over Trib of 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1011 Mt. Zion R over Trib of Swatara Creek carry?

About 3,441 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1011 Mt. Zion R over Trib of Swatara Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 1011 Mt. Zion R over Trib of Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.