US Bridges

Pa 72; SR 0072 over Snitz Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Cornwall · Structure no. 000000000054674

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,043
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 72; SR 0072 over Snitz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 72; SR 0072 over Snitz Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 15,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,908 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 72; SR 0072
CrossesSnitz Creek
LocationCornwall
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates40.2893, -76.42631
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,043 (2024)
Projected traffic17,908 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 72; SR 0072 over Snitz Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 72; SR 0072 over Snitz 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 72; SR 0072 over Snitz Creek carry?

About 15,043 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 72; SR 0072 over Snitz Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 72; SR 0072 over Snitz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.