South Tenth Street over Little Lehigh Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · South of Dr.M.L.King Dr. · Structure no. 000000000023492
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Tenth Street over Little Lehigh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Tenth Street over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2000. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Tenth Street over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Tenth Street over Little Lehigh 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does South Tenth Street over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Tenth Street over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns South Tenth Street over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.