US Bridges

SR 6100 over Iron Run Tributary

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · SR 6100 Trexlertown · Structure no. 000000000042962

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6100 over Iron Run Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6100 over Iron Run Tributary in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,890 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 6100
CrossesIron Run Tributary
LocationSR 6100 Trexlertown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.55708, -75.60804
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,101 (2024)
Projected traffic13,890 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 6100 over Iron Run Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6100 over Iron Run Tributary 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 6100 over Iron Run Tributary carry?

About 11,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 6100 over Iron Run Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 6100 over Iron Run Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.