US Bridges

SR 1023 (APPL.7) over Coplay Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · S.Church St.(egypt) · Structure no. 000000000023254

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1023 (APPL.7) over Coplay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1023 (APPL.7) over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 104 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 7,751 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,163 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1023 (APPL.7)
CrossesCoplay Creek
LocationS.Church St.(egypt)
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67824, -75.52765
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,751 (2024)
Projected traffic9,163 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1023 (APPL.7) over Coplay Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is SR 1023 (APPL.7) over Coplay 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1023 (APPL.7) over Coplay Creek carry?

About 7,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1023 (APPL.7) over Coplay Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1023 (APPL.7) over Coplay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.