Church Street over Swabia Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · East Side of Alburtis · Structure no. 000000000023524
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Swabia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Street over Swabia Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2020. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over Swabia Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Street over Swabia 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Church Street over Swabia Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over Swabia Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Swabia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.