US Bridges

Fairlane Avenue over Tulpehocken Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · W. Myerstown/ Tulpehocken · Structure no. 000000000052507

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairlane Avenue over Tulpehocken Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fairlane Avenue over Tulpehocken Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2016. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairlane Avenue
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
LocationW. Myerstown/ Tulpehocken
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.3661, -76.323
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2016
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Fairlane Avenue over Tulpehocken Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairlane Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fairlane Avenue over Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairlane Avenue over Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fairlane Avenue over Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.