North 3rd Street over Quittapahilla Creek
PoorPosted for loadLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 3rd ST Quillapahilla Ck. · Structure no. 000000000022905
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North 3rd Street over Quittapahilla Creek is a concrete slab carrying North 3rd Street over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North 3rd Street over Quittapahilla Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is North 3rd Street over Quittapahilla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does North 3rd Street over Quittapahilla Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North 3rd Street over Quittapahilla Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns North 3rd Street over Quittapahilla Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.