US Bridges

Pa 863 (lr 39066) over Ontelaunee Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Lynnport Bridge · Structure no. 000000000039983

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 863 (lr 39066) over Ontelaunee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 863 (lr 39066) over Ontelaunee Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 863 (lr 39066)
CrossesOntelaunee Creek
LocationLynnport Bridge
RouteState Highway 863
Coordinates40.67353, -75.8049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic429 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 863 (lr 39066) over Ontelaunee Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 863 (lr 39066) over Ontelaunee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 863 (lr 39066) over Ontelaunee Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 863 (lr 39066) over Ontelaunee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 863 (lr 39066) over Ontelaunee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.