Pa 873 over Trout Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Gen.Thos.R.Morgan Bridge · Structure no. 000000000045232
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,109
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 873 over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 873 over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,109 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,302 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 873 over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 873 over Trout 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 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 873 over Trout Creek carry?
About 14,109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pa 873 over Trout Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 873 over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.