US Bridges

Race Street over Catasauqua Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 1600E.OF Race St.Bridge · Structure no. 000000000053912

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,491
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Street over Catasauqua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Race Street over Catasauqua 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 11,491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,745 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRace Street
CrossesCatasauqua Creek
Location1600E.OF Race St.Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65076, -75.46464
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,491 (2024)
Projected traffic24,745 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Race Street over Catasauqua Creek built?

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

What condition is Race Street over Catasauqua 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 2023.

How much traffic does Race Street over Catasauqua Creek carry?

About 11,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Race Street over Catasauqua Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Race Street over Catasauqua Creek?

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