Devonshire Road over Little Lehigh Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Salisbury Church Bridge · Structure no. 000000000023425
- Built
- 1870
- 155 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Devonshire Road over Little Lehigh Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Devonshire Road over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 155 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Devonshire Road over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Devonshire Road over Little Lehigh Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Devonshire Road over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Devonshire Road over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Devonshire Road over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.