US Bridges

Pa 100(LR 672) over Hassen Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N.Of Foglesville · Structure no. 000000000023088

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 100(LR 672) over Hassen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 100(LR 672) over Hassen Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 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 13,876 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,857 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 100(LR 672)
CrossesHassen Creek
Location1.5 Mi.N.Of Foglesville
RouteState Highway 100
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59728, -75.63139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,876 (2024)
Projected traffic20,857 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 100(LR 672) over Hassen Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Pa 100(LR 672) over Hassen 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 100(LR 672) over Hassen Creek carry?

About 13,876 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 100(LR 672) over Hassen Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 100(LR 672) over Hassen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.