Pa 443 over Trib. to Swatara Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · At I-81 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000030683
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,057
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 443 over Trib. to Swatara Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 443 over Trib. to Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6,057 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,021 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 443 over Trib. to Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 443 over Trib. to 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 443 over Trib. to Swatara Creek carry?
About 6,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 443 over Trib. to Swatara Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 443 over Trib. to Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.