Louser Rd. over Bachman Run
PoorPosted for loadLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 6. S Annville/Bachman Run · Structure no. 000000000022880
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Louser Rd. over Bachman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louser Rd. over Bachman Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Louser Rd. over Bachman Run built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Louser Rd. over Bachman Run 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Louser Rd. over Bachman Run carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Louser Rd. over Bachman Run?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Louser Rd. over Bachman Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.