T-556 Turkey Farm over Upper Swatara CR
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 M.North of SR 3002 · Structure no. 000000000030960
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1981 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-556 Turkey Farm over Upper Swatara CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-556 Turkey Farm over Upper Swatara CR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 250 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 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 | 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-556 Turkey Farm over Upper Swatara CR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-556 Turkey Farm over Upper Swatara CR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does T-556 Turkey Farm over Upper Swatara CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-556 Turkey Farm over Upper Swatara CR?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T-556 Turkey Farm over Upper Swatara CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.