US Bridges

Game Lands RD over Over Swift Run

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Beaver Springs · Structure no. 000000000031267

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Game Lands RD over Over Swift Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Game Lands RD over Over Swift Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGame Lands RD
CrossesOver Swift Run
Location2 MI N of Beaver Springs
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77834, -77.21675
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2024)
Projected traffic512 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Game Lands RD over Over Swift Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Game Lands RD over 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 Game Lands RD over Over Swift Run carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Game Lands RD over Over Swift Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Game Lands RD over Over Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.