US Bridges

Greble Road over Earlakill Run

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI W. of Greble · Structure no. 000000000053387

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greble Road over Earlakill Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greble Road over Earlakill Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreble Road
CrossesEarlakill Run
Location2.5 MI W. of Greble
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42757, -76.38428
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Greble Road over Earlakill Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greble Road over Earlakill Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Greble Road over Earlakill Run carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greble Road over Earlakill Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Greble Road over Earlakill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.