Pa 501; S.College over Tulpehocken Creek
PoorLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Myerstown Borough · Structure no. 000000000022719
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 501; S.College over Tulpehocken Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 501; S.College over Tulpehocken Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,165 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 501; S.College over Tulpehocken Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Pa 501; S.College over Tulpehocken Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 501; S.College over Tulpehocken Creek carry?
About 8,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa 501; S.College over Tulpehocken Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 501; S.College over Tulpehocken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.