7th Street over Trout Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · North of West Church ST · Structure no. 000000000023534
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Street over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 7th Street over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 7th Street over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th Street over Trout 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 7th Street over Trout Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 7th Street over Trout Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Street over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.