Railroad Street over Tulpehocken Creek
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Between Muth and Center · Structure no. 000000000022933
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Tulpehocken Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Railroad Street over Tulpehocken Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Tulpehocken Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Railroad Street over Tulpehocken Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Street over Tulpehocken Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Tulpehocken Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.