US Bridges

North 4th Street over Quittapahilla Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 275 N of Walnut ST · Structure no. 000000000022907

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 4th Street over Quittapahilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North 4th Street over Quittapahilla Creek 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 4th Street
CrossesQuittapahilla Creek
Location275 N of Walnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.34188, -76.41811
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 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 width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2013)
Projected traffic950 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 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 North 4th Street over Quittapahilla Creek built?

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

What condition is North 4th 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 North 4th Street over Quittapahilla Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North 4th Street over Quittapahilla Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns North 4th Street over Quittapahilla Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.