US Bridges

T-544 Werley Road over Cedar Creek Tributary

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · .75 MI S of Tilghman ST · Structure no. 000000000055991

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-544 Werley Road over Cedar Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying T-544 Werley Road over Cedar Creek Tributary in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-544 Werley Road
CrossesCedar Creek Tributary
Location.75 MI S of Tilghman ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.58189, -75.56278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-544 Werley Road over Cedar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-544 Werley Road over Cedar Creek Tributary 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T-544 Werley Road over Cedar Creek Tributary carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-544 Werley Road over Cedar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T-544 Werley Road over Cedar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.