US Bridges

SR 4018 (APPL.745) over Trout Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Main St. Slatedale · Structure no. 000000000047736

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,825
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4018 (APPL.745) over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4018 (APPL.745) over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4018 (APPL.745)
CrossesTrout Creek
LocationMain St. Slatedale
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74458, -75.65573
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4018 (APPL.745) over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4018 (APPL.745) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4018 (APPL.745) over Trout Creek carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4018 (APPL.745) over Trout Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4018 (APPL.745) over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.