Fairmount Street over Trib.To Saucon Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · West of Main St. · Structure no. 000000000023529
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairmount Street over Trib.To Saucon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fairmount Street over Trib.To Saucon Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairmount Street over Trib.To Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairmount Street over Trib.To Saucon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Fairmount Street over Trib.To Saucon Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fairmount Street over Trib.To Saucon Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Fairmount Street over Trib.To Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.