Ash Lane over Toad Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · West of Alburtis · Structure no. 000000000023444
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ash Lane over Toad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash Lane over Toad Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2019. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Ash Lane over Toad Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ash Lane over Toad 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ash Lane over Toad Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ash Lane over Toad Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ash Lane over Toad Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.