Lehigh Parkway E. over Little Lehigh Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Schreibers Bridge · Structure no. 000000000023499
- Built
- 1828
- 197 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lehigh Parkway E. over Little Lehigh Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lehigh Parkway E. over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1828 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 197 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2020. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Lehigh Parkway E. over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1828, making it 197 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Lehigh Parkway E. over Little Lehigh 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 Lehigh Parkway E. over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lehigh Parkway E. over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lehigh Parkway E. over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.