US Bridges

Pa 100(LR 672) over Trib.Hassen Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft. N. of Applewood · Structure no. 000000000023089

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,876
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 100(LR 672) over Trib.Hassen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 100(LR 672) over Trib.Hassen Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,876 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,857 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 100(LR 672)
CrossesTrib.Hassen Creek
Location100 Ft. N. of Applewood
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates40.6007, -75.63258
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.