Schultz Bridge RD over Hosensack Creek
FairPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Hosensack L Milford Twp · Structure no. 000000000023451
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schultz Bridge RD over Hosensack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Schultz Bridge RD over Hosensack Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schultz Bridge RD over Hosensack Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schultz Bridge RD over Hosensack 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Schultz Bridge RD over Hosensack Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Schultz Bridge RD over Hosensack Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Schultz Bridge RD over Hosensack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.