Lynn Avenue over Lehigh Valley Rail
GoodNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 400 from Rt. 412 · Structure no. 000000000054696
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lynn Avenue over Lehigh Valley Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynn Avenue over Lehigh Valley Rail in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lynn Avenue over Lehigh Valley Rail built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lynn Avenue over Lehigh Valley Rail 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Lynn Avenue over Lehigh Valley Rail carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lynn Avenue over Lehigh Valley Rail?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Lynn Avenue over Lehigh Valley Rail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.