US Bridges

Business Park Lane over Trib to Lehigh River

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 100NORTH of American Pwy · Structure no. 000000000042208

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business Park Lane over Trib to Lehigh River is a concrete culvert carrying Business Park Lane over Trib to Lehigh River in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2019. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBusiness Park Lane
CrossesTrib to Lehigh River
Location100NORTH of American Pwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6297, -75.4525
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic700 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Business Park Lane over Trib to Lehigh River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business Park Lane over Trib to Lehigh River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Business Park Lane over Trib to Lehigh River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Business Park Lane over Trib to Lehigh River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Business Park Lane over Trib to Lehigh River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.