US Bridges

Moyers Station Rd. over Trib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 M.N.Of Pa 895 · Structure no. 000000000030961

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moyers Station Rd. over Trib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck is a concrete slab carrying Moyers Station Rd. over Trib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2012. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoyers Station Rd.
CrossesTrib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck
Location1 M.N.Of Pa 895
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.56681, -76.25084
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1992)
Projected traffic385 by 2012
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moyers Station Rd. over Trib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moyers Station Rd. over Trib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Moyers Station Rd. over Trib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moyers Station Rd. over Trib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Moyers Station Rd. over Trib.To U.Lit.Swatara Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.