Browns RD over Upper Litl Swatara Crk
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI No. of 895 · Structure no. 000000000030958
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1981 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns RD over Upper Litl Swatara Crk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Browns RD over Upper Litl Swatara Crk in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Browns RD over Upper Litl Swatara Crk built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns RD over Upper Litl Swatara Crk 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Browns RD over Upper Litl Swatara Crk carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Browns RD over Upper Litl Swatara Crk?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Browns RD over Upper Litl Swatara Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.