Pa 501 over Little Swatara Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. S. of Marstown · Structure no. 000000000040602
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,006
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 501 over Little Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 501 over Little Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 4,006 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 501 over Little Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 501 over Little Swatara Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 501 over Little Swatara Creek carry?
About 4,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa 501 over Little Swatara Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 501 over Little Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.