South 16th Street over Quittapahilla Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · At Chestnut ST Intersect · Structure no. 000000000022918
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South 16th Street over Quittapahilla Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South 16th Street over Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 16th Street over Quittapahilla Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 16th 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 South 16th Street over Quittapahilla Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South 16th Street over Quittapahilla Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns South 16th Street over Quittapahilla Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.