US Bridges

SR 1031(14th Ave.) over Pa 378 &trib to Monocacy

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 14th Avenue · Structure no. 000000000023190

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1031(14th Ave.) over Pa 378 &trib to Monocacy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1031(14th Ave.) over Pa 378 &trib to Monocacy in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1031(14th Ave.)
CrossesPa 378 &trib to Monocacy
Location14th Avenue
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.62659, -75.40315
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 1031(14th Ave.) over Pa 378 &trib to Monocacy built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 1031(14th Ave.) over Pa 378 &trib to Monocacy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1031(14th Ave.) over Pa 378 &trib to Monocacy carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1031(14th Ave.) over Pa 378 &trib to Monocacy?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1031(14th Ave.) over Pa 378 &trib to Monocacy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.