Covered Bridge RD over Lower Little Swatara CR

Good Condition166 years old50 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
Location0.1 Mi South Of SR 895
CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesLower Little Swatara CR
Coordinates40.54410, -76.32556

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck9 (Excellent)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width14.4 ft (4.4 m)
Deck Area87.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1860 (reconstructed 2023)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic50 (1980)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000030953

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