Mill Creek Road over Little Lehigh Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Schmoyers Mill Bridge · Structure no. 000000000023447
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Creek Road over Little Lehigh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Creek Road over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2022. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Mill Creek Road over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Road over Little Lehigh 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mill Creek Road over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek Road over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.