Toll Gate Road over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · West of Route 100 · Structure no. 000000000023476
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Toll Gate Road over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Toll Gate Road over Indian Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2020. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Toll Gate Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Toll Gate Road over Indian 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Toll Gate Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Toll Gate Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Toll Gate Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.