Pa 895 (LR53003) over Lower Little Swatara CR
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 M.E.Of Rock · Structure no. 000000000030711
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 913
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 895 (LR53003) over Lower Little Swatara CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 895 (LR53003) over Lower Little Swatara CR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 895 (LR53003) over Lower Little Swatara CR built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 895 (LR53003) over Lower Little Swatara CR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 895 (LR53003) over Lower Little Swatara CR carry?
About 913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 895 (LR53003) over Lower Little Swatara CR?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 895 (LR53003) over Lower Little Swatara CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.