Locust Street over Tulpehocken Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Richland and Maple Ave · Structure no. 000000000022931
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Locust Street over Tulpehocken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Locust Street over Tulpehocken Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Locust Street over Tulpehocken Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Locust 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 Locust Street over Tulpehocken Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Locust Street over Tulpehocken Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Locust Street over Tulpehocken Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.