Chestnut Street over Coplay Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Southeast of Egypt · Structure no. 000000000045846
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,938
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Coplay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chestnut Street over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,938 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,309 by 2028. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 46 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Street over Coplay Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Coplay 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Coplay Creek carry?
About 6,938 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Coplay Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Coplay Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.