US Bridges

SR 1015 (lr 39035) over RR Abandoned

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Front Street Allentown · Structure no. 000000000023243

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,440
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 1015 (lr 39035) over RR Abandoned is a masonry culvert carrying SR 1015 (lr 39035) over RR Abandoned in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 16,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,390 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1015 (lr 39035)
CrossesRR Abandoned
LocationFront Street Allentown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6194, -75.462
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,440 (2024)
Projected traffic21,390 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1015 (lr 39035) over RR Abandoned built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1015 (lr 39035) over RR Abandoned 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1015 (lr 39035) over RR Abandoned carry?

About 16,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015 (lr 39035) over RR Abandoned?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015 (lr 39035) over RR Abandoned?

It is owned by the Railroad.