T-543 Grist Mill over Lower Little Swatara CR
FairPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI South of SR 895 · Structure no. 000000000030957
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1981 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-543 Grist Mill over Lower Little Swatara CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-543 Grist Mill over Lower Little Swatara CR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 51 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2001. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-543 Grist Mill over Lower Little Swatara CR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is T-543 Grist Mill over Lower Little Swatara CR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does T-543 Grist Mill over Lower Little Swatara CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1981 count).
How long is T-543 Grist Mill over Lower Little Swatara CR?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-543 Grist Mill over Lower Little Swatara CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.