US Bridges

SR 903 (LR13046) over Lehigh River/Ns RR

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Jim Thorpe Bridge · Structure no. 000000000053310

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
961 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 903 (LR13046) over Lehigh River/Ns RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 903 (LR13046) over Lehigh River/Ns RR in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,554 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,313 by 2039. The structure is 961 ft (292.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 903 (LR13046)
CrossesLehigh River/Ns RR
LocationJim Thorpe Bridge
RouteState Highway 903
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86986, -75.73772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length961 ft (292.9 m)
Longest span335 ft (102.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,554 (2023)
Projected traffic8,313 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 903 (LR13046) over Lehigh River/Ns RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 903 (LR13046) over Lehigh River/Ns RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 903 (LR13046) over Lehigh River/Ns RR carry?

About 8,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 903 (LR13046) over Lehigh River/Ns RR?

The structure is 961 ft (292.9 m) long with a longest span of 335 ft (102.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 903 (LR13046) over Lehigh River/Ns RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.