SR 2501; S.Carp.St over E Br of Hammer Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Schaefferstown · Structure no. 000000000022717
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 879
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2501; S.Carp.St over E Br of Hammer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2501; S.Carp.St over E Br of Hammer Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 95 years old, older 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 879 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,775 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2501; S.Carp.St over E Br of Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 2501; S.Carp.St over E Br of Hammer 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2501; S.Carp.St over E Br of Hammer Creek carry?
About 879 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 2501; S.Carp.St over E Br of Hammer Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2501; S.Carp.St over E Br of Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.