Excelsior Road over Coplay Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · East of Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000042225
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Excelsior Road over Coplay Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Excelsior Road over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Excelsior Road over Coplay Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Excelsior Road over Coplay 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Excelsior Road over Coplay Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Excelsior Road over Coplay Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Excelsior Road over Coplay Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.