Ott Street over Cedar Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · U/S from Muhlenberg Lake · Structure no. 000000000045992
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ott Street over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ott Street over Cedar Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2020. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ott Street over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Ott Street over Cedar 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ott Street over Cedar Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ott Street over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Ott Street over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.