Church Street over Catasauqua Creek
FairPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · W. of St. John St. · Structure no. 000000000023526
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Catasauqua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Street over Catasauqua Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2022. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Church Street over Catasauqua Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Street over Catasauqua 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Church Street over Catasauqua Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over Catasauqua Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Catasauqua Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.