US Bridges

1003;LANCASTER St. over Little Swatara Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · South End of Jonestown · Structure no. 000000000067777

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,703
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1003;LANCASTER St. over Little Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 1003;LANCASTER St. over Little 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 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 2,703 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,443 by 2032. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries1003;LANCASTER St.
CrossesLittle Swatara Creek
LocationSouth End of Jonestown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40772, -76.47539
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,703 (2023)
Projected traffic5,443 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1003;LANCASTER St. over Little Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1003;LANCASTER St. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 1003;LANCASTER St. over Little Swatara Creek carry?

About 2,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1003;LANCASTER St. over Little Swatara Creek?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 1003;LANCASTER St. over Little Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.