Pa 873 (lr 163) over Lehigh River & N/s Rr

Fair Condition96 years old9,562 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLehigh
LocationLehigh Gap Bridge
CarriesPa 873 (lr 163)
CrossesLehigh River & N/s Rr
Coordinates40.78236, -75.60732

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length1024.0 ft (312.1 m)
Max Span164.0 ft (50 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area2465.6 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,562 (2024)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000023207

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