North 5th Avenue over Quittapahilla Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 300 N of E Cumberland ST · Structure no. 000000000022893
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North 5th Avenue over Quittapahilla Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North 5th Avenue over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North 5th Avenue over Quittapahilla Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is North 5th Avenue over Quittapahilla 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does North 5th Avenue over Quittapahilla Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North 5th Avenue over Quittapahilla Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns North 5th Avenue over Quittapahilla Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.