US Bridges

2nd Ave Ramp over Krause Ln; West St.

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · NW Ramp to Hill to Hill · Structure no. 000000000067426

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave Ramp over Krause Ln; West St. is a concrete arch - deck carrying 2nd Ave Ramp over Krause Ln; West St. in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave Ramp
CrossesKrause Ln; West St.
LocationNW Ramp to Hill to Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61802, -75.38597
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 2nd Ave Ramp over Krause Ln; West St. built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave Ramp over Krause Ln; West St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave Ramp over Krause Ln; West St. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave Ramp over Krause Ln; West St.?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave Ramp over Krause Ln; West St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.