SR 1019(LR 557) over Cedar Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Cedar Crest Boulevard · Structure no. 000000000023248
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,333
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1019(LR 557) over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1019(LR 557) over Cedar Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 68 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 16,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,934 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1019(LR 557) over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is SR 1019(LR 557) over Cedar 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 1019(LR 557) over Cedar Creek carry?
About 16,333 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 1019(LR 557) over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1019(LR 557) over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.