US Bridges

SR 4022 (lr 39054) over Trout Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Best Station&co.Line Road · Structure no. 000000000023391

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4022 (lr 39054) over Trout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4022 (lr 39054) over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4022 (lr 39054)
CrossesTrout Creek
LocationBest Station&co.Line Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72465, -75.65342
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (2023)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4022 (lr 39054) over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 4022 (lr 39054) over Trout 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4022 (lr 39054) over Trout Creek carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 (lr 39054) over Trout Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4022 (lr 39054) over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.