US Bridges

SR 235 over Swift Run

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · Village of Benfer · Structure no. 000000000031104

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Swift Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 235 over Swift Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 93 years old, older 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 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235
CrossesSwift Run
LocationVillage of Benfer
RouteState Highway 235
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77518, -77.20919
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235 over Swift Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 235 over Swift 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Swift Run carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Swift Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.