South Albert St. over Lehigh Canal
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Canal Park · Structure no. 000000000042272
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Albert St. over Lehigh Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Albert St. over Lehigh Canal in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Albert St. over Lehigh Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is South Albert St. over Lehigh Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does South Albert St. over Lehigh Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Albert St. over Lehigh Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns South Albert St. over Lehigh Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.