SR 29(LR 557) over Little Lehigh Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · At Intersection SR 2012 · Structure no. 000000000022987
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,959
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 29(LR 557) over Little Lehigh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 29(LR 557) over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 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 6 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 20,959 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,164 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 29(LR 557) over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR 29(LR 557) over Little Lehigh Creek 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does SR 29(LR 557) over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 20,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 29(LR 557) over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 29(LR 557) over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.