US Bridges

SR 0590 TR 590 over Swamp Brook Creek

Poor

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawax Twp 64 E SR4010 · Structure no. 000000000029922

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,932
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0590 TR 590 over Swamp Brook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0590 TR 590 over Swamp Brook Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,932 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0590 TR 590
CrossesSwamp Brook Creek
LocationLackawax Twp 64 E SR4010
RouteState Highway 590
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.489, -75.15404
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,932 (2023)
Projected traffic4,810 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0590 TR 590 over Swamp Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0590 TR 590 over Swamp Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0590 TR 590 over Swamp Brook Creek carry?

About 2,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0590 TR 590 over Swamp Brook Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns SR 0590 TR 590 over Swamp Brook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.