US Bridges

Mch Chk RD & Ramp over Storm Sewer

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 15th St. Interchange · Structure no. 000000000023437

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,056
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mch Chk RD & Ramp over Storm Sewer is a concrete culvert carrying Mch Chk RD & Ramp over Storm Sewer in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMch Chk RD & Ramp
CrossesStorm Sewer
Location15th St. Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61885, -75.50231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,056 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mch Chk RD & Ramp over Storm Sewer built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mch Chk RD & Ramp over Storm Sewer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mch Chk RD & Ramp over Storm Sewer carry?

About 6,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mch Chk RD & Ramp over Storm Sewer?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mch Chk RD & Ramp over Storm Sewer?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.