Walnut Street over Catasauqua Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · At St. John Street · Structure no. 000000000023527
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Catasauqua Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walnut Street over Catasauqua Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
| Culvert | 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 Walnut Street over Catasauqua Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Walnut 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Catasauqua Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Catasauqua Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Catasauqua Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.