Smith Lane over Little Lehigh Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · NW of Alburtis · Structure no. 000000000023442
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Lane over Little Lehigh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Lane over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 55 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Lane over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Smith Lane 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Smith Lane over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Smith Lane over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Lane over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.