High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork
PoorClosed to trafficNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile East of LR48010 · Structure no. 000000000028923
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork is a steel truss - thru carrying High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 115 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2030. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.