Pa 143 (lr 285) over Trib. Ontelaunee Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Kings Highway Lynnport · Structure no. 000000000023099
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,742
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 143 (lr 285) over Trib. Ontelaunee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 143 (lr 285) over Trib. Ontelaunee Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2,742 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,801 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 143 (lr 285) over Trib. Ontelaunee Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 143 (lr 285) over Trib. Ontelaunee 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 143 (lr 285) over Trib. Ontelaunee Creek carry?
About 2,742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 143 (lr 285) over Trib. Ontelaunee Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 143 (lr 285) over Trib. Ontelaunee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.