US Bridges

T-649 Swope Val.Rd over Swope Valley Run

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · W.Of SR 645 S.Of SR 443 · Structure no. 000000000041282

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-649 Swope Val.Rd over Swope Valley Run is a concrete culvert carrying T-649 Swope Val.Rd over Swope Valley Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesT-649 Swope Val.Rd
CrossesSwope Valley Run
LocationW.Of SR 645 S.Of SR 443
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52093, -76.39134
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-649 Swope Val.Rd over Swope Valley Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-649 Swope Val.Rd over Swope Valley Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-649 Swope Val.Rd over Swope Valley Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-649 Swope Val.Rd over Swope Valley Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-649 Swope Val.Rd over Swope Valley Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.