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Nearby Bridges in NBI 2021: 4


LEHIGH PARKWAY E. over LITTLE LEHIGH CREEK (Route: 0)
Num:23499x
Posted for load [P]
Built: 1828, Reconstructed: 1998
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Masonry [8] Arch - Deck [11]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Not applicable [N] with Wearing Surface: Not applicable (applies only to structures with no deck) [N]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 23.5 m = 77.1 ft
Main Spans: 3 at 9.8 m = 32.2 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 6.2 m = 20.3 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 7.3 m = 24.0 ft for a 6.4 m = 21.0 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Allentown [02000]: Lehigh County [077], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 5
SCHREIBERS BRIDGE
Condition
Deck: Not Applicable [N]
Superstructure: Poor [4]
Substructure: Fair [5]
Loading
Design:
Operating: 32.7 metric ton = 36.0 tons ()
Inventory: 21.8 metric ton = 24.0 tons ()
Appraisal
Structural: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Deck Geometry: Basically intolerable requiring high priority of corrrective action [3]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: Equal to present desirable criteria [8] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for assessed or calculated scour conditions; field review indicates action is required. [4]
Inspections
Date: April 2020 [0420] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 1000 (2000) and Trucks: 1%
Future ADT: 1100 (In 2020 )
OVERHILL ROAD over LITTLE LEHIGH CREEK (Route: 0)
Num:23498x
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1931, Reconstructed: 1984
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0.1 Miles (0.2 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Concrete [1] Arch - Deck [11]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Not applicable [N] with Wearing Surface: Not applicable (applies only to structures with no deck) [N]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 26.2 m = 86.0 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 26.2 m = 86.0 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 6.1 m = 20.0 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 9 m = 29.5 ft for a 6.1 m = 20.0 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Allentown [02000]: Lehigh County [077], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 5
CITY OF ALLENTOWN
Condition
Deck: Not Applicable [N]
Superstructure: Fair [5]
Substructure: Fair [5]
Loading
Design:
Operating: 36.3 metric ton = 39.9 tons ()
Inventory: 21.8 metric ton = 24.0 tons ()
Appraisal
Structural: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is [5]
Deck Geometry: Basically intolerable requiring high priority of corrrective action [3]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: Superior to present desirable criteria [9] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Inspections
Date: April 2020 [0420] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 500 (1985) and Trucks: 1%
Future ADT: 2700 (In 2030 )
15TH STREET over MLK JR. DRIVE (Route: 7301)
Num:48370x
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 2013, Reconstructed: N/A [0000]
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.5 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Prestressed concrete [5] Box Beam or girders - Single or Spread [06]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Monolithic Concrete (concurrently placed with structural deck) [1]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 27.4 m = 89.9 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 26.8 m = 87.9 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 15
Width, Roadway: 15.2 m = 49.9 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 20 m = 65.6 ft for a 15.2 m = 49.9 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Allentown [02000]: Lehigh County [077], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 5
NW OF LITTLE LEHIGH CREEK
Condition
Deck: Good [7]
Superstructure: Excellent [9]
Substructure: Very Good [8]
Loading
Design: HL93 [A]
Operating: 77.8 metric ton = 85.6 tons (Unknown [F])
Inventory: 39.2 metric ton = 43.1 tons (Unknown [F])
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria [9]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: N/A [N] and Bridge not over waterway. [N]
Inspections
Date: December 1999 [1299] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed:
Bridge Detour: 0.3 km = 0.2 mi
Traffic
ADT: 20000 (2013) and Trucks: 10%
Future ADT: 21000 (In 2023 )
WARD STREET over LITTLE LEHIGH CREEK (Route: 7301)
Num:48371x
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 2013, Reconstructed: N/A [0000]
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.6 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Prestressed concrete continuous [6] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Monolithic Concrete (concurrently placed with structural deck) [1]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 96.9 m = 317.9 ft
Main Spans: 2 at 47.9 m = 157.2 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 26
Width, Roadway: 15.2 m = 49.9 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 20 m = 65.6 ft for a 15.2 m = 49.9 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Allentown [02000]: Lehigh County [077], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 5
SE OF MLK JR. DRIVE
Condition
Deck: Very Good [8]
Superstructure: Very Good [8]
Substructure: Good [7]
Loading
Design: HL93 [A]
Operating: 61.2 metric ton = 67.3 tons (Unknown [F])
Inventory: 38.2 metric ton = 42.0 tons (Unknown [F])
Appraisal
Structural: Better than present minimum criteria [7]
Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria [9]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: Superior to present desirable criteria [9] and Countermeasures have been installed to mitigate an existing problem with scour. [7]
Inspections
Date: December 1999 [1299] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed:
Bridge Detour: 0.3 km = 0.2 mi
Traffic
ADT: 20000 (2013) and Trucks: 20%
Future ADT: 21000 (In 2023 )

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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