Distillery Rd. over Hammer Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.2SW Schaeffrtwn/Hammer · Structure no. 000000000022846
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Distillery Rd. over Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Distillery Rd. over Hammer Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Distillery Rd. over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Distillery Rd. over Hammer 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Distillery Rd. over Hammer Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Distillery Rd. over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Distillery Rd. over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.