Downyflake Lane over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Queen City Airport · Structure no. 000000000023502
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,310
- 1987 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downyflake Lane over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Downyflake Lane over Norfolk Southern RR in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,307 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downyflake Lane over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Downyflake Lane over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Downyflake Lane over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 3,310 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Downyflake Lane over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Downyflake Lane over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.