Oak Street over Beck Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.9SW Leb City/Beck Cr. · Structure no. 000000000022873
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street over Beck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oak Street over Beck Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,760 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 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 | 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 Oak Street over Beck Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street over Beck 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 Oak Street over Beck Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street over Beck Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over Beck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.