Park Entrance over Little Lehigh Creek
FairPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Catalina Ave. Bridge · Structure no. 000000000023500
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Entrance over Little Lehigh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Entrance over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Park Entrance over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Park Entrance 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Park Entrance over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Park Entrance over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Park Entrance over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.