US Bridges

Hamilton ST over Cedar Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Hamilton St. · Structure no. 000000000053911

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton ST over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamilton ST over Cedar Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,282 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,909 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHamilton ST
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationHamilton St.
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates40.59417, -75.50066
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,282 (2023)
Projected traffic22,909 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton ST over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 14,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).