Schoenersville Rd. over Monocacy Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · At Paint Mill · Structure no. 000000000042992
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,191
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schoenersville Rd. over Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schoenersville Rd. over Monocacy Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 16,191 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,810 by 2024. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schoenersville Rd. over Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schoenersville Rd. over Monocacy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Schoenersville Rd. over Monocacy Creek carry?
About 16,191 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Schoenersville Rd. over Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Schoenersville Rd. over Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.