Iron Bridge Road over Swatara Creek
GoodLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Swatara/Union over Swatty · Structure no. 000000000067753
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron Bridge Road over Swatara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Bridge Road over Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iron Bridge Road over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iron Bridge Road over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Iron Bridge Road over Swatara Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Iron Bridge Road over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Iron Bridge Road over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.