Fullers Bridge over Little Lehigh Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Fullers Bridge · Structure no. 000000000040415
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fullers Bridge over Little Lehigh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fullers Bridge over Little Lehigh 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fullers Bridge over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fullers Bridge over Little Lehigh 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Fullers Bridge over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fullers Bridge over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Fullers Bridge over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.