Narris Road over Switzer Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · West of Pa 100 · Structure no. 000000000023456
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Narris Road over Switzer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Narris Road over Switzer Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2022. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Narris Road over Switzer Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Narris Road over Switzer 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Narris Road over Switzer Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Narris Road over Switzer Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Narris Road over Switzer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.