Auburn Street over Trout Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Near South Fourth Street · Structure no. 000000000023507
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Auburn Street over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Auburn Street over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2020. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Auburn Street over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Auburn Street over Trout 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 Auburn Street over Trout Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Auburn Street over Trout Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Auburn Street over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.