Wood Street over Coplay Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · West of Ironton · Structure no. 000000000047411
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Street over Coplay Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wood Street over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2022. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wood Street over Coplay Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Wood Street over Coplay Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wood Street over Coplay Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Street over Coplay Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.