T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.9SE Leb. Resvr/Hammercr · Structure no. 000000000022844
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.