US Bridges

T-601 Jonestown RD over Indiantown Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Ind.Crk.@ Harper.Tavern · Structure no. 000000000022839

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-601 Jonestown RD over Indiantown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-601 Jonestown RD over Indiantown Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-601 Jonestown RD
CrossesIndiantown Creek
LocationInd.Crk.@ Harper.Tavern
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40432, -76.57682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2013)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T-601 Jonestown RD over Indiantown Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-601 Jonestown RD over Indiantown 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T-601 Jonestown RD over Indiantown Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-601 Jonestown RD over Indiantown Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T-601 Jonestown RD over Indiantown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.