Shimerville Road over Leiberts Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · West of Pa Avenue Emmaus · Structure no. 000000000023531
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shimerville Road over Leiberts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shimerville Road over Leiberts Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shimerville Road over Leiberts Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shimerville Road over Leiberts 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 Shimerville Road over Leiberts Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shimerville Road over Leiberts Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Shimerville Road over Leiberts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.