Basin Street over Little Lehigh Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Between 3rd & 4th Street · Structure no. 000000000023511
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 1972 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Basin Street over Little Lehigh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Basin Street over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,580 by 2020. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Basin Street over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Basin Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Basin Street over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (1972 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Basin Street over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Basin Street over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.