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Nearby Bridges in NBI 2021: 3


SR 2055(LR158SP A) over LEHIGH CRK: CITY STREETS (Route: 0)
Num:23331x
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1913, Reconstructed: 2016
Historic: Bridge is on the NRHP. [1]

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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Concrete [1] Arch - Deck [11]
Approach Span(s): Prestressed concrete continuous [6] Box Beam or girders - Single or Spread [06]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Epoxy Overlay [5]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 546.5 m = 1793.1 ft
Main Spans: 9 at 41.1 m = 134.8 ft
Approach Spans: 8
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 10.4 m = 34.1 ft (3 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 14.9 m = 48.9 ft for a 10.4 m = 34.1 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 State Highway Agency [01], DOT District: 5
ALBERTUS MEYERS BRIDGE
Condition
Deck: Very Good [8]
Superstructure: Satisfactory [6]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design: MS 18 / HS 20 [5]
Operating: 46.3 metric ton = 50.9 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 28.1 metric ton = 30.9 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Deck Geometry: Basically intolerable requiring high priority of replacement [2]
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: October 2020 [1020] 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: 13133 (2021) and Trucks: 3%
Future ADT: 22652 (In 2032 )
SOUTH LEHIGH ST. over LITTLE LEHIGH CREEK (Route: 145)
Num:23110x
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1940, Reconstructed: N/A [0000]
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0.2 Miles (0.4 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Open Grating [3] with Wearing Surface:
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 35.4 m = 116.1 ft
Main Spans: 2 at 16.2 m = 53.2 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 15
Width, Roadway: 12.8 m = 42.0 ft (3 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 18.9 m = 62.0 ft for a 13.1 m = 43.0 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 County Highway Agency [02], DOT District: 5
LEHIGH STREET BRIDGE
Condition
Deck: Poor [4]
Superstructure: Poor [4]
Substructure: Fair [5]
Loading
Design: MS 18+Mod / HS 20+Mod [6]
Operating: 53.5 metric ton = 58.9 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 31.8 metric ton = 35.0 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Deck Geometry: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Road Alignment: Better than present minimum criteria [7]
Waterway: Equal to present minimum criteria [6] and Bridge is scour critical; bridge foundations determined to be unstable. [3]
Inspections
Date: May 2020 [0520] 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: 7020 (2021) and Trucks: 5%
Future ADT: 10502 (In 2032 )
SOUTH TENTH STREET over LITTLE LEHIGH CREEK (Route: 100)
Num:23492x
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1932, Reconstructed: N/A [0000]
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.4 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Bituminous [6]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 32.9 m = 107.9 ft
Main Spans: 2 at 16.2 m = 53.2 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 5.7 m = 18.7 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 8.2 m = 26.9 ft for a 11 m = 36.1 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
SOUTH OF DR.M.L.KING DR.
Condition
Deck: Fair [5]
Superstructure: Fair [5]
Substructure: Fair [5]
Loading
Design: M 18 / H 20 [4]
Operating: 61.7 metric ton = 67.9 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 36.3 metric ton = 39.9 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is [5]
Deck Geometry: Basically intolerable requiring high priority of replacement [2]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: Equal to present minimum criteria [6] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for assessed or calculated scour condition. [5]
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 (1980) and Trucks: 1%
Future ADT: 1400 (In 2000 )

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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