PA100 (LR486) over Little Lehigh Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi.S.Of SR 3001 · Structure no. 000000000023084
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,011
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
PA100 (LR486) over Little Lehigh Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PA100 (LR486) over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 10,011 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,030 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 PA100 (LR486) over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is PA100 (LR486) over Little Lehigh Creek 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 PA100 (LR486) over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 10,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is PA100 (LR486) over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns PA100 (LR486) over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.