US Bridges

Coplay Creek RD over Coplay Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · East Side of Pa Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000023466

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coplay Creek RD over Coplay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coplay Creek RD over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2019. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCoplay Creek RD
CrossesCoplay Creek
LocationEast Side of Pa Turnpike
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6703, -75.59499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coplay Creek RD over Coplay Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coplay Creek RD over Coplay 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coplay Creek RD over Coplay Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coplay Creek RD over Coplay Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coplay Creek RD over Coplay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.