FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH 4TH STREET

Carrying NORTH 4TH STREET over QUITTAPAHILLA CREEK

275' N OF WALNUT ST, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH 4TH STREET

The NORTH 4TH STREET bridge in Lebanon, Pennsylvania carries NORTH 4TH STREET over QUITTAPAHILLA CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NORTH 4TH STREET compares

▲ 2.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Pennsylvania bridges
221
Bridges in Lebanon · 20 in Poor condition
NORTH 4TH STREET 41.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000022907

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH 4TH STREET 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 NORTH 4TH STREET 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 NORTH 4TH STREET?

NORTH 4TH STREET in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH 4TH STREET inspected?

NORTH 4TH STREET'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 700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH 4TH STREET 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 NORTH 4TH STREET?

NORTH 4TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH 4TH STREET?

NORTH 4TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH 4TH STREET and does age affect safety?

NORTH 4TH STREET was built in 1987, making it 39 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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