US Bridges

Rt 72; N 9th ST over Quittapahilla Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 425 Ft N of Walnut ST · Structure no. 000000000022912

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 72; N 9th ST over Quittapahilla Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt 72; N 9th ST over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 72; N 9th ST
CrossesQuittapahilla Creek
Location425 Ft N of Walnut ST
RouteCity Street 72
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34173, -76.4266
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rt 72; N 9th ST over Quittapahilla Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 72; N 9th ST over Quittapahilla Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 72; N 9th ST over Quittapahilla Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt 72; N 9th ST over Quittapahilla Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 72; N 9th ST over Quittapahilla Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.