Lowerswiftwater RD over Paradise Creek
GoodMonroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 M. E. of Pa 314 · Structure no. 000000000053217
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 713
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowerswiftwater RD over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowerswiftwater RD over Paradise Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowerswiftwater RD over Paradise Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowerswiftwater RD over Paradise 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 Lowerswiftwater RD over Paradise Creek carry?
About 713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lowerswiftwater RD over Paradise Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lowerswiftwater RD over Paradise Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).