US Bridges

S Lincoln Ave over Hazel Dyke

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · At E Elm ST Intersect · Structure no. 000000000022903

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lincoln Ave over Hazel Dyke is a concrete culvert carrying S Lincoln Ave 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Lincoln Ave
CrossesHazel Dyke
LocationAt E Elm ST Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.333, -76.4117
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lincoln Ave over Hazel Dyke built?

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

What condition is S Lincoln Ave over Hazel Dyke 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 S Lincoln Ave over Hazel Dyke carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Lincoln Ave over Hazel Dyke?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S Lincoln Ave over Hazel Dyke?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.