Center St. over Trout Creek
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Emerald Bridge · Structure no. 000000000023484
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center St. over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center St. over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center St. over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center St. over Trout 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Center St. over Trout Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Center St. over Trout Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).
Who owns Center St. over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.