Macungie Road over Little Lehigh Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · North of Sauerkraut Lane · Structure no. 000000000023448
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macungie Road over Little Lehigh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macungie Road over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 75 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2020. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Macungie Road over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Macungie Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Macungie Road over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Macungie Road over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Macungie Road over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.