South Lehigh St. over Little Lehigh Creek
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Lehigh Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000068254
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,748
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Lehigh St. over Little Lehigh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Lehigh St. over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,438 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Lehigh St. over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Lehigh St. over Little Lehigh 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does South Lehigh St. over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 13,748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Lehigh St. over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns South Lehigh St. over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.