US Bridges

T-410 Spittler Rd. over Swatara Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East of SR 125 at Ravine · Structure no. 000000000030923

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-410 Spittler Rd. over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-410 Spittler Rd. over Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-410 Spittler Rd.
CrossesSwatara Creek
LocationEast of SR 125 at Ravine
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5748, -76.4026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-410 Spittler Rd. over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is T-410 Spittler Rd. over Swatara Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T-410 Spittler Rd. over Swatara Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-410 Spittler Rd. over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T-410 Spittler Rd. over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.