US Bridges

Cumberland Street over Quittapahilla Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · At 12th ST Intersect · Structure no. 000000000022896

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumberland Street over Quittapahilla Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cumberland Street over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,360 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCumberland Street
CrossesQuittapahilla Creek
LocationAt 12th ST Intersect
RouteCity Street 422
Coordinates40.33879, -76.43076
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2013)
Projected traffic5,360 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cumberland Street over Quittapahilla Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cumberland Street 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 Cumberland Street over Quittapahilla Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cumberland Street over Quittapahilla Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Cumberland Street over Quittapahilla Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.