US Bridges

SR 3002(LR 53004) over Upper Little Swatara CR

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of R0EDERSVILLE · Structure no. 000000000030802

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,223
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3002(LR 53004) over Upper Little Swatara CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3002(LR 53004) over Upper Little Swatara CR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 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 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 3002(LR 53004)
CrossesUpper Little Swatara CR
LocationVillage of R0EDERSVILLE
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.59152, -76.3068
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,223 (2024)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3002(LR 53004) over Upper Little Swatara CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 3002(LR 53004) over Upper Little Swatara CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3002(LR 53004) over Upper Little Swatara CR carry?

About 1,223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3002(LR 53004) over Upper Little Swatara CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3002(LR 53004) over Upper Little Swatara CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.