US Bridges

SR 1007 (lr 153SP) over Catasauqua Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Lehigh St.Catasauqua · Structure no. 000000000023231

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1007 (lr 153SP) over Catasauqua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1007 (lr 153SP) over Catasauqua Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 112 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 5,758 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,787 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1007 (lr 153SP)
CrossesCatasauqua Creek
LocationLehigh St.Catasauqua
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64804, -75.46803
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,758 (2023)
Projected traffic12,787 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1007 (lr 153SP) over Catasauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 1007 (lr 153SP) over Catasauqua 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1007 (lr 153SP) over Catasauqua Creek carry?

About 5,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1007 (lr 153SP) over Catasauqua Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1007 (lr 153SP) over Catasauqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.