Furnace Road over Trout Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Lehigh Furnace · Structure no. 000000000023486
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Furnace Road over Trout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furnace Road over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2020. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Furnace Road over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Furnace Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Furnace Road over Trout Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Furnace Road over Trout Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Furnace Road over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.