US Bridges

Pa 895 over Swatara Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Pine Grove Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000030706

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,359
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 895 over Swatara Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 895 over Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 3,359 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,196 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 895
CrossesSwatara Creek
LocationPine Grove Boro Line
RouteState Highway 895
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54328, -76.3829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,359 (2023)
Projected traffic4,196 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 895 over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 895 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 895 over Swatara Creek carry?

About 3,359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 895 over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 895 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.