US Bridges

SR 2055(LR158SP A) over Lehigh Crk City Streets

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Albertus Meyers Bridge · Structure no. 000000000023331

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,793 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2055(LR158SP A) over Lehigh Crk City Streets is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 2055(LR158SP A) over Lehigh Crk City Streets in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 6 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,652 by 2032. The structure is 1,793 ft (546.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2055(LR158SP A)
CrossesLehigh Crk City Streets
LocationAlbertus Meyers Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59613, -75.47101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,793 ft (546.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2024)
Projected traffic22,652 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2055(LR158SP A) over Lehigh Crk City Streets built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 2055(LR158SP A) over Lehigh Crk City Streets 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2055(LR158SP A) over Lehigh Crk City Streets carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2055(LR158SP A) over Lehigh Crk City Streets?

The structure is 1,793 ft (546.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2055(LR158SP A) over Lehigh Crk City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.