US Bridges

Moyers Sta RD over Upper Little Swatara Cr.

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi. N. of Pa 895 · Structure no. 000000000030962

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

About this bridge

Moyers Sta RD over Upper Little Swatara Cr. is a concrete slab carrying Moyers Sta RD over Upper Little Swatara Cr. 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMoyers Sta RD
CrossesUpper Little Swatara Cr.
Location1.3 Mi. N. of Pa 895
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57034, -76.25337
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sta RD over Upper Little Swatara Cr. built?

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

What condition is Moyers Sta RD over Upper 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Moyers Sta RD over Upper Little Swatara Cr. carry?

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

How long is Moyers Sta RD over Upper 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 39 ft wide.

Who owns Moyers Sta RD over Upper Little Swatara Cr.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.