US Bridges

T-354 (syner Rd) over Quittapahilla Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 W Annvlle/Quitty · Structure no. 000000000022859

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-354 (syner Rd) over Quittapahilla Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T-354 (syner Rd) over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-354 (syner Rd)
CrossesQuittapahilla Creek
Location1.4 W Annvlle/Quitty
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.3318, -76.5505
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2013)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-354 (syner Rd) over Quittapahilla Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-354 (syner 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T-354 (syner Rd) over Quittapahilla Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-354 (syner Rd) over Quittapahilla Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-354 (syner Rd) over Quittapahilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.