US Bridges

Sm Picnic Area RD over Swift Run

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI West of Short Mtn RD · Structure no. 000000000067888

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sm Picnic Area RD over Swift Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sm Picnic Area RD over Swift Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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 61 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSm Picnic Area RD
CrossesSwift Run
Location1 MI West of Short Mtn RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8098, -77.28311
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic61 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Sm Picnic Area RD over Swift Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sm Picnic Area RD over Swift 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sm Picnic Area RD over Swift Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sm Picnic Area RD over Swift Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sm Picnic Area RD over Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.