US Bridges

T-601 Jonestown RD over Aire Run

Poor

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1E Harper Tavrn/Aire Run · Structure no. 000000000022840

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-601 Jonestown RD over Aire Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T-601 Jonestown RD over Aire Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-601 Jonestown RD
CrossesAire Run
Location1E Harper Tavrn/Aire Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40346, -76.55806
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Aire Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does T-601 Jonestown RD over Aire Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-601 Jonestown RD over Aire Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-601 Jonestown RD over Aire Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.