US Bridges

Gold Mine Road over Evening Br. Spring Creek

Good

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · Cold Spring Township · Structure no. 000000000067578

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,964
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Mine Road over Evening Br. Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gold Mine Road over Evening Br. Spring Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,964 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,782 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesGold Mine Road
CrossesEvening Br. Spring Creek
LocationCold Spring Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52642, -76.54014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,964 (2024)
Projected traffic1,782 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gold Mine Road over Evening Br. Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Mine Road over Evening Br. Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gold Mine Road over Evening Br. Spring Creek carry?

About 1,964 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gold Mine Road over Evening Br. Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Mine Road over Evening Br. Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.