US Bridges

South Albert ST over Trout Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · North of Chapel Ave · Structure no. 000000000056985

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Albert ST over Trout Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Albert ST over Trout Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 634 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Albert ST
CrossesTrout Creek
LocationNorth of Chapel Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58281, -75.4497
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1980)
Projected traffic634 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Albert ST over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Albert ST over Trout 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 South Albert ST over Trout Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Albert ST over Trout Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South Albert ST over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.