US Bridges

Creekside DR T-688 over Snitz Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of Colebrook RD · Structure no. 000000000056694

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekside DR T-688 over Snitz Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Creekside DR T-688 over Snitz Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCreekside DR T-688
CrossesSnitz Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Colebrook RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.31938, -76.4441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekside DR T-688 over Snitz Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creekside DR T-688 over Snitz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Creekside DR T-688 over Snitz Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Creekside DR T-688 over Snitz Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Creekside DR T-688 over Snitz Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.