PA645 over Swatara Creek
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · South of Pine Grove · Structure no. 000000000048266
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,247
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
PA645 over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying PA645 over Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,155 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was PA645 over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is PA645 over Swatara Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does PA645 over Swatara Creek carry?
About 3,247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is PA645 over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns PA645 over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.