Walnut Street over Snitz Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Walnut St. Snitz Cr. · Structure no. 000000000022870
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Snitz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Street over Snitz Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Snitz Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Snitz 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Snitz Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Snitz Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Snitz Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.