Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR
GoodPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI South of SR 895 · Structure no. 000000000030953
- Built
- 1860
- 165 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 165 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR built?
It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.