Furnace RD over Trout Creek
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · South of Lehigh Furnace · Structure no. 000000000023488
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Furnace RD over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Furnace RD over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Furnace RD over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Furnace RD 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 Furnace RD over Trout Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Furnace RD over Trout Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Furnace RD over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.