US Bridges

SR 3009 over South Br. Swatara Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East of Roedersville · Structure no. 000000000030807

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 over South Br. Swatara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3009 over South Br. Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3009
CrossesSouth Br. Swatara Creek
LocationEast of Roedersville
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59174, -76.30515
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2024)
Projected traffic595 by 2032
Trucks9%
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$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 over South Br. Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 3009 over South Br. 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 over South Br. Swatara Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 over South Br. Swatara Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 over South Br. Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.