Glen Onoko Bridge over Lehigh River
FairCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Lehigh Gorge SP · Structure no. 000000000040359
- Built
- 1812
- 213 years old, rebuilt 1912
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Glen Onoko Bridge over Lehigh River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Onoko Bridge over Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1812 and reconstructed in 1912, so it is 213 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glen Onoko Bridge over Lehigh River built?
It was built in 1812, making it 213 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1912.
What condition is Glen Onoko Bridge over Lehigh River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Glen Onoko Bridge over Lehigh River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Glen Onoko Bridge over Lehigh River?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Glen Onoko Bridge over Lehigh River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.