US Bridges

Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.E. of I-81 · Structure no. 000000000022752

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp Rd;old SR 1022
CrossesMonroe Creek
Location3 Mi.E. of I-81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4813, -76.46676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2013)
Projected traffic666 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$545,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.