US Bridges

Burd-Coleman St. over Snitz Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Coleman ST over Snitz Cr. · Structure no. 000000000022921

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burd-Coleman St. over Snitz Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Burd-Coleman St. over Snitz Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurd-Coleman St.
CrossesSnitz Creek
LocationColeman ST over Snitz Cr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27416, -76.41507
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2013)
Projected traffic840 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burd-Coleman St. over Snitz Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burd-Coleman St. over Snitz 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Burd-Coleman St. over Snitz Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burd-Coleman St. over Snitz Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Burd-Coleman St. over Snitz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.