US Bridges

Cetronia Road over Iron Run

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · North of Trexlertown · Structure no. 000000000045550

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cetronia Road over Iron Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cetronia Road over Iron Run in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCetronia Road
CrossesIron Run
LocationNorth of Trexlertown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5546, -75.60847
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic610 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cetronia Road over Iron Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cetronia Road over Iron Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cetronia Road over Iron Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cetronia Road over Iron Run?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Cetronia Road over Iron Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.