US Bridges

Pa 241; SR 0241 over Snitz Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.S. of Lebanon · Structure no. 000000000022669

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,647
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 241; SR 0241 over Snitz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 241; SR 0241 over Snitz 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 4,647 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,017 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 241; SR 0241
CrossesSnitz Creek
Location1.5 Mi.S. of Lebanon
RouteState Highway 241
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31851, -76.43602
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,647 (2023)
Projected traffic7,017 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 241; SR 0241 over Snitz Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 241; SR 0241 over Snitz 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; SR 0241 over Snitz Creek carry?

About 4,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 241; SR 0241 over Snitz Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 241; SR 0241 over Snitz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.