US Bridges

Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.W.Of Swiftwater · Structure no. 000000000047832

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,140 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 314 (lr 171)
CrossesSwiftwater Creek
Location1 Mi.W.Of Swiftwater
RouteState Highway 314
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.10078, -75.34656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (2024)
Projected traffic4,140 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater 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 April 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 314 (lr 171) over Swiftwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.