PA443(LR 140) over So. Br. Swatara Creek
PoorSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.East of Pine Grove · Structure no. 000000000030685
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,582
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
PA443(LR 140) over So. Br. Swatara Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying PA443(LR 140) over So. Br. Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 105 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 3,582 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,030 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 PA443(LR 140) over So. Br. Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is PA443(LR 140) over So. Br. Swatara 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does PA443(LR 140) over So. Br. Swatara Creek carry?
About 3,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is PA443(LR 140) over So. Br. Swatara Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns PA443(LR 140) over So. Br. Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.