Preston Lane over South Br. Saucon Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · North of Center Valley · Structure no. 000000000023477
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston Lane over South Br. Saucon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston Lane over South Br. Saucon Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2020. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Preston Lane over South Br. Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Preston Lane over South Br. Saucon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Preston Lane over South Br. Saucon Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Preston Lane over South Br. Saucon Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Preston Lane over South Br. Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.