US Bridges

American Parkway over Lehigh River/Sr 1007/RR

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 0.25MI NE Fullerton Ave · Structure no. 000000000052792

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
707 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

American Parkway over Lehigh River/Sr 1007/RR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying American Parkway over Lehigh River/Sr 1007/RR in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2030. The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmerican Parkway
CrossesLehigh River/Sr 1007/RR
Location0.25MI NE Fullerton Ave
RouteCity Street 7301
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6229, -75.45836
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length707 ft (215.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was American Parkway over Lehigh River/Sr 1007/RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is American Parkway over Lehigh River/Sr 1007/RR 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 American Parkway over Lehigh River/Sr 1007/RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is American Parkway over Lehigh River/Sr 1007/RR?

The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns American Parkway over Lehigh River/Sr 1007/RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.