Pa 125(LR 465) over Swatara Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Ravine · Structure no. 000000000030613
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,077
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 125(LR 465) over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 125(LR 465) over Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,077 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,839 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 125(LR 465) over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 125(LR 465) over Swatara Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 125(LR 465) over Swatara Creek carry?
About 6,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 125(LR 465) over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 125(LR 465) over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.