Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek
PoorMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 109 Ft.North of LR168 · Structure no. 000000000026810
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,360
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,597 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek carry?
About 4,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.