South Fifth Street over Trout Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Near Susquehanna Street · Structure no. 000000000023494
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Fifth Street over Trout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Fifth Street over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 112 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Fifth Street over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is South Fifth Street over Trout 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 Fifth Street over Trout Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Fifth Street over Trout Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns South Fifth Street over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.