Wood Street over Catasauqua Creek
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 100 E. of American St. · Structure no. 000000000023525
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Street over Catasauqua Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wood Street over Catasauqua Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 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 Wood Street over Catasauqua Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood Street over Catasauqua 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wood Street over Catasauqua Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wood Street over Catasauqua Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Street over Catasauqua Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.