US Bridges

SR 1019(LR 557) over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Cedar Crest @ SR 2008 · Structure no. 000000000056016

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,333
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1019(LR 557) over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1019(LR 557) over Little Cedar Creek 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 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 16,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,490 by 2037. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1019(LR 557)
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
LocationCedar Crest @ SR 2008
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.58941, -75.52493
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,333 (2023)
Projected traffic30,490 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SR 1019(LR 557) over Little Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1019(LR 557) over Little 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does SR 1019(LR 557) over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 16,333 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1019(LR 557) over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1019(LR 557) over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.