US Bridges

N Lancaster Street over Oil Run

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 I/S 72-22/OIL Run · Structure no. 000000000022885

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lancaster Street over Oil Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Lancaster Street over Oil Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN Lancaster Street
CrossesOil Run
Location1.8 I/S 72-22/OIL Run
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44598, -76.49155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Lancaster Street over Oil Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lancaster Street over Oil Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N Lancaster Street over Oil Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Lancaster Street over Oil Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N Lancaster Street over Oil Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.