Glendon Hill Road over Lehigh River
PoorPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Hugh Moore Park - Canal · Structure no. 000000000028912
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 357 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glendon Hill Road over Lehigh River is a steel truss - thru carrying Glendon Hill Road over Lehigh River in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 120 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Glendon Hill Road over Lehigh River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Glendon Hill Road over Lehigh River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Glendon Hill Road over Lehigh River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Glendon Hill Road over Lehigh River?
The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Glendon Hill Road over Lehigh River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.