Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla Creek
PoorLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.N. of Palmyra · Structure no. 000000000022798
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,968
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,968 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla Creek carry?
About 3,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.