Lebanon County Bridge Report Card
Lebanon County scores 57 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Lebanon County has 229 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 21 rated poor and 30 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.2% is at or below the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 37,366 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lebanon County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 57/100 (F). The county has 229 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 21 in poor condition and 30 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 37,366 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.2% | 18.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 13.1% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,260,216 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 13.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 37,366 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lebanon County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pa 343;s.pine Grv. over Elizabeth Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,847 | 1968 |
| Gravel Hill RD over Quittapahilla Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,968 | 1967 |
| T-601 Jonestown RD over Swatara Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1929 |
| Twp Rd;old SR 1022 over Monroe Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 542 | 1940 |
| T-354 (syner Rd) over Quittapahilla Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 375 | 1900 |
| T-471 Golf Road over Little Swatara Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1933 |
| Yordys Bridge Road over Swatara Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1924 |
| T-325 Michters Rd. over Hammer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1925 |
| Pa 501; S.college over Tulpehocken Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,640 | 1940 |
| Pa 117; Mt.wilson over Conewago Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,350 | 1974 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.