15th Street over Mlk Jr. Drive
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · NW of Little Lehigh Creek · Structure no. 000000000048370
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th Street over Mlk Jr. Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 15th Street over Mlk Jr. Drive in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2023. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15th Street over Mlk Jr. Drive built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th Street over Mlk Jr. Drive 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 2023.
How much traffic does 15th Street over Mlk Jr. Drive carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 15th Street over Mlk Jr. Drive?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 15th Street over Mlk Jr. Drive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.