US Bridges

SR 2019 over Tulpehocken Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S. of Millardsville · Structure no. 000000000040505

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,741
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019 over Tulpehocken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2019 over Tulpehocken Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,237 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2019
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
Location1 Mi.S. of Millardsville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.37626, -76.26714
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,741 (2024)
Projected traffic5,237 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2019 over Tulpehocken Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2019 over Tulpehocken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2019 over Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 3,741 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019 over Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019 over Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.