Hollow Road over Schwaben Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNorthumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. W. of Rebuck · Structure no. 000000000029384
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hollow Road over Schwaben Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollow Road over Schwaben Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 128 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Hollow Road over Schwaben Creek built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Hollow Road over Schwaben 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hollow Road over Schwaben Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Hollow Road over Schwaben Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hollow Road over Schwaben Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.