Portland Street over Coplay Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · West of Quarry Street · Structure no. 000000000023467
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portland Street over Coplay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portland Street over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Portland Street over Coplay Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Portland Street over Coplay Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Portland Street over Coplay Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Portland Street over Coplay Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Portland Street over Coplay Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.