Walnut Street over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · ST Elmo ST & Reading Road · Structure no. 000000000023503
- Built
- 1824
- 201 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Cedar Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Walnut Street over Cedar Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1824, so it is 201 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 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Walnut Street over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1824, making it 201 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Cedar 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 Walnut Street over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.