US Bridges

PA443;MOONSHINE RD over Trout Run/Appalachian TR

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. of Lickdale · Structure no. 000000000022713

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,627
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA443;MOONSHINE RD over Trout Run/Appalachian TR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA443;MOONSHINE RD over Trout Run/Appalachian TR in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,461 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesPA443;MOONSHINE RD
CrossesTrout Run/Appalachian TR
Location2 Mi. N. of Lickdale
RouteState Highway 443
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4828, -76.55063
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2024)
Projected traffic4,461 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 PA443;MOONSHINE RD over Trout Run/Appalachian TR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA443;MOONSHINE RD over Trout Run/Appalachian TR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does PA443;MOONSHINE RD over Trout Run/Appalachian TR carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is PA443;MOONSHINE RD over Trout Run/Appalachian TR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns PA443;MOONSHINE RD over Trout Run/Appalachian TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.