US Bridges

SR 1002(LR443 Par) over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Tilghman Street · Structure no. 000000000023212

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,826
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002(LR443 Par) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1002(LR443 Par) over Norfolk Southern RR in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,826 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,149 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002(LR443 Par)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationTilghman Street
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59033, -75.59745
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,826 (2024)
Projected traffic18,149 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002(LR443 Par) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 1002(LR443 Par) over Norfolk Southern 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1002(LR443 Par) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 15,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002(LR443 Par) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002(LR443 Par) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.