US Bridges

SR 2010 (lr 164) over Lehigh River & Lehigh DR

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Lehighton-Weisport Boros · Structure no. 000000000009077

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
522 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,558
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2010 (lr 164) over Lehigh River & Lehigh DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2010 (lr 164) over Lehigh River & Lehigh DR in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,558 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,648 by 2032. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2010 (lr 164)
CrossesLehigh River & Lehigh DR
LocationLehighton-Weisport Boros
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.82884, -75.70493
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,558 (2024)
Projected traffic7,648 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2010 (lr 164) over Lehigh River & Lehigh DR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 2010 (lr 164) over Lehigh River & Lehigh DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2010 (lr 164) over Lehigh River & Lehigh DR carry?

About 9,558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2010 (lr 164) over Lehigh River & Lehigh DR?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2010 (lr 164) over Lehigh River & Lehigh DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.