US Bridges

Pa 611 over Swiftwater Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Swiftwater · Structure no. 000000000026881

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611 over Swiftwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 611 over Swiftwater Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 21,965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,585 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 611
CrossesSwiftwater Creek
LocationSwiftwater
RouteState Highway 611
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.09439, -75.32706
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,965 (2023)
Projected traffic31,585 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 611 over Swiftwater Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pa 611 over Swiftwater 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 611 over Swiftwater Creek carry?

About 21,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611 over Swiftwater Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611 over Swiftwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.