US Bridges

T-391 Old Swopes over Swatara Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Inters.Of T390&T635 · Structure no. 000000000030920

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-391 Old Swopes over Swatara Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-391 Old Swopes over Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2000. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesT-391 Old Swopes
CrossesSwatara Creek
LocationInters.Of T390&T635
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52257, -76.46796
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1980)
Projected traffic150 by 2000
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$541,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-391 Old Swopes over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-391 Old Swopes over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-391 Old Swopes over Swatara Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-391 Old Swopes over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-391 Old Swopes over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.