Center Street over Coplay Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · SW Coplay · Structure no. 000000000023427
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Street over Coplay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Street over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Center Street over Coplay Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Center Street over Coplay Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Center Street over Coplay Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Center Street over Coplay Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.