US Bridges

Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Schaefferstown · Structure no. 000000000048357

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,664
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,664 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,775 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPa 501; SR 0501
CrossesHammer Creek
LocationSchaefferstown
RouteState Highway 501
Coordinates40.29458, -76.30371
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,664 (2024)
Projected traffic8,775 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer Creek carry?

About 9,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.