Chestnut Street over Lehigh R/Bridge St/Ns RR
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Coplay/Northampton · Structure no. 000000000056067
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,259
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Lehigh R/Bridge St/Ns RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Street over Lehigh R/Bridge St/Ns RR 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 11,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,358 by 2036. The structure is 1,116 ft (340.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Street over Lehigh R/Bridge St/Ns RR built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Lehigh R/Bridge St/Ns 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Lehigh R/Bridge St/Ns RR carry?
About 11,259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Lehigh R/Bridge St/Ns RR?
The structure is 1,116 ft (340.2 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Lehigh R/Bridge St/Ns RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.