Dr.geo.s.smith Brg over Lehigh River

Fair Condition114 years old21,778 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyNorthampton
LocationDr.george S. Smith Bridge
CarriesDr.geo.s.smith Brg
CrossesLehigh River
Coordinates40.68700, -75.20833

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length299.9 ft (91.4 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width95.1 ft (29 m)
Deck Area2650.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1912 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,778 (2024)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000028626

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