Overhill Road over Little Lehigh Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · City of Allentown · Structure no. 000000000023498
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Overhill Road over Little Lehigh Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Overhill Road over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Overhill Road over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Overhill Road 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 Overhill Road over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Overhill Road over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Overhill Road over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.