US Bridges

RTE 15 over Lehigh Valley Trail

Good

Monroe County, New York · 0.6MI S JCT Rts 15 & 251 · Structure no. 000000001011520

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,959
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over Lehigh Valley Trail is a concrete frame carrying RTE 15 over Lehigh Valley Trail in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 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 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,983 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 15
CrossesLehigh Valley Trail
Location0.6MI S JCT Rts 15 & 251
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates42.99342, -77.66918
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,959 (2018)
Projected traffic3,983 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over Lehigh Valley Trail built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15 over Lehigh Valley Trail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over Lehigh Valley Trail carry?

About 3,959 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over Lehigh Valley Trail?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 over Lehigh Valley Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.