Ward Street over Little Lehigh Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · SE of Mlk Jr. Drive · Structure no. 000000000048371
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Street over Little Lehigh Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Street over Little Lehigh Creek 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2023. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Street over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Street over Little Lehigh 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ward Street over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ward Street over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Street over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.