High ST over Lehigh Canal + Norfork

Poor Condition116 years old80 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyNorthampton
Location1 Mile East Of Lr48010
CarriesHigh ST
CrossesLehigh Canal + Norfork
Coordinates40.66968, -75.23470

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure1 (Imminent Failure)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length137.1 ft (41.8 m)
Max Span126.0 ft (38.4 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area317.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1910 (reconstructed 1949)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic80 (1980)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000028923

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