S.Walnut Street over Trout Creek & Factory ST
PoorClosed to trafficLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Slatington · Structure no. 000000000023533
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.Walnut Street over Trout Creek & Factory ST is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S.Walnut Street over Trout Creek & Factory ST in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2030. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 34 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 S.Walnut Street over Trout Creek & Factory ST built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.Walnut Street over Trout Creek & Factory 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S.Walnut Street over Trout Creek & Factory ST carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S.Walnut Street over Trout Creek & Factory ST?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S.Walnut Street over Trout Creek & Factory ST?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.