Broad Street over Tulpehocken Creek
FairPosted for loadLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Richland Ave/Maple Ave · Structure no. 000000000022930
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Tulpehocken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broad Street over Tulpehocken Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Tulpehocken Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Tulpehocken 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Tulpehocken Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Tulpehocken Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Tulpehocken Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.