T-654 Camp Road over Low. Lit. Swatara Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · S.Of SR 895 E.Of SR 501 · Structure no. 000000000030922
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-654 Camp Road over Low. Lit. Swatara Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-654 Camp Road over Low. Lit. Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2000. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 T-654 Camp Road over Low. Lit. Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-654 Camp Road over Low. Lit. Swatara Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T-654 Camp Road over Low. Lit. Swatara Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-654 Camp Road over Low. Lit. Swatara Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns T-654 Camp Road over Low. Lit. Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.