US Bridges

SR 3009(LR.53005) over Little Swatara Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · .4 M.N.Of Pa 895 · Structure no. 000000000030805

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009(LR.53005) over Little Swatara Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3009(LR.53005) over Little 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,036 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009(LR.53005)
CrossesLittle Swatara Creek
Location.4 M.N.Of Pa 895
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55425, -76.28736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,036 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009(LR.53005) over Little Swatara Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3009(LR.53005) over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3009(LR.53005) over Little Swatara Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009(LR.53005) over Little Swatara Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009(LR.53005) over Little Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.