SR 1005 & SR 2046 over Lehigh River
PoorCarbon County, Pennsylvania · Lehigh Tannery · Structure no. 000000000009118
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1005 & SR 2046 over Lehigh River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 & SR 2046 over Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2030. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1005 & SR 2046 over Lehigh River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 1005 & SR 2046 over Lehigh River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1005 & SR 2046 over Lehigh River carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 1005 & SR 2046 over Lehigh River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1005 & SR 2046 over Lehigh River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.