US Bridges

Pa 241; Colebrook over Beck Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Rocherty · Structure no. 000000000022668

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,984
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 241; Colebrook over Beck Creek is a concrete frame carrying Pa 241; Colebrook over Beck Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,984 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,144 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 241; Colebrook
CrossesBeck Creek
LocationRocherty
RouteState Highway 241
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29879, -76.45921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,984 (2023)
Projected traffic9,144 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 241; Colebrook over Beck Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 241; Colebrook over Beck Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 241; Colebrook over Beck Creek carry?

About 8,984 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 241; Colebrook over Beck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 241; Colebrook over Beck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.