US Bridges

Pa 125 over Swatara Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Tremont · Structure no. 000000000069485

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,799
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 125 over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 125 over Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,961 by 2023. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 125
CrossesSwatara Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Tremont
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates40.61897, -76.38549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,799 (2024)
Projected traffic3,961 by 2023
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 125 over Swatara Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 125 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 125 over Swatara Creek carry?

About 3,799 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 125 over Swatara Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 125 over Swatara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.