Pa 895 over Little Swatara Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Rock · Structure no. 000000000030708
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 913
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 895 over Little Swatara Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 895 over Little Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 913 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 Pa 895 over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Pa 895 over Little 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 895 over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 895 over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 895 over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.