Union Street over Cedar Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Near ST Elmo Street · Structure no. 000000000048897
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over Cedar Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2020. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 49 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Street over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Union Street over Cedar Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.