PA 72; Ebenezer
Carrying PA 72; Ebenezer over SWATARA CREEK
1 MI.S. JONESTOWN, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PA 72; Ebenezer
The PA 72; Ebenezer bridge in Lebanon, Pennsylvania carries PA 72; Ebenezer over SWATARA CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,685 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PA 72; Ebenezer compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 45.1 m (148 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,685 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000022612
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 72; Ebenezer is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PA 72; Ebenezer against other structures in Lebanon and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PA 72; Ebenezer?
PA 72; Ebenezer in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PA 72; Ebenezer inspected?
PA 72; Ebenezer's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,685 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 72; Ebenezer is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PA 72; Ebenezer?
PA 72; Ebenezer has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PA 72; Ebenezer?
PA 72; Ebenezer is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PA 72; Ebenezer and does age affect safety?
PA 72; Ebenezer was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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