Pa 501; SR 0501 over Hammer Creek
GoodLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Schaefferstown · Structure no. 000000000048360
- 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.