US Bridges

SR 0225 over Schwaben Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile North of Red Cross · Structure no. 000000000046117

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,881
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0225 over Schwaben Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0225 over Schwaben Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,881 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,421 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesSR 0225
CrossesSchwaben Creek
Location1 Mile North of Red Cross
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates40.71734, -76.79134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,881 (2024)
Projected traffic5,421 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 SR 0225 over Schwaben Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0225 over Schwaben 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0225 over Schwaben Creek carry?

About 2,881 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0225 over Schwaben Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0225 over Schwaben Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.