Orchard Road over Swabia Creek

Fair Condition48 years old20 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLehigh
LocationWest Of Macungie
CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesSwabia Creek
Coordinates40.51384, -75.57871

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Deck Area62.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20 (2010)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000023446

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