US Bridges

Roberts Road over Swopes Valley Run

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI W of PA645 · Structure no. 000000000056928

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Road over Swopes Valley Run is a concrete culvert carrying Roberts Road over Swopes Valley Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts Road
CrossesSwopes Valley Run
Location0.3 MI W of PA645
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5335, -76.39383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts Road over Swopes Valley Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts Road over Swopes Valley Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does Roberts Road over Swopes Valley Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Roberts Road over Swopes Valley Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Road over Swopes Valley Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.