US Bridges

T-617 over Trout Run

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 350 N of SR443 · Structure no. 000000000057007

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-617 over Trout Run is a steel arch - deck carrying T-617 over Trout Run in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-617
CrossesTrout Run
Location350 N of SR443
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.48174, -76.55269
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 T-617 over Trout Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-617 over Trout 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-617 over Trout Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-617 over Trout Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-617 over Trout Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.