Lehigh Street over Monocacy Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile East of Pa 378 · Structure no. 000000000028907
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lehigh Street over Monocacy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lehigh Street over Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,608 by 2020. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lehigh Street over Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lehigh Street over Monocacy Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Lehigh Street over Monocacy Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lehigh Street over Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Lehigh Street over Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.