US Bridges

Broad Street over Hazel Dyke

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Broad St. Hazeldyke · Structure no. 000000000022894

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Hazel Dyke is a concrete culvert carrying Broad Street over Hazel Dyke in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesHazel Dyke
LocationBroad St. Hazeldyke
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.33325, -76.41965
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Hazel Dyke built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Hazel Dyke in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Hazel Dyke carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Hazel Dyke?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Hazel Dyke?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.