Sr501 (pa501) over Trib.swatara Creek

Fair Condition98 years old6,200 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
Location2 Mi.s.of Bethel
CarriesSr501 (pa501)
CrossesTrib.swatara Creek
Coordinates40.45741, -76.28859

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area82.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004878

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