Pine Street over Lehigh R. NS RR Water ST
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Northwest Catasauqua · Structure no. 000000000023528
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Street over Lehigh R. NS RR Water ST is a steel truss - deck carrying Pine Street over Lehigh R. NS RR Water ST in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2020. The structure is 1,167 ft (355.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Pine Street over Lehigh R. NS RR Water ST built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Street over Lehigh R. NS RR Water ST 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pine Street over Lehigh R. NS RR Water ST carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pine Street over Lehigh R. NS RR Water ST?
The structure is 1,167 ft (355.7 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Street over Lehigh R. NS RR Water ST?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.