US Bridges

SR 1017(LR 39038) over Coplay Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Mauch Chunk RD · Structure no. 000000000023246

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017(LR 39038) over Coplay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1017(LR 39038) over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 115 years old, older 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 11,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,660 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017(LR 39038)
CrossesCoplay Creek
LocationMauch Chunk RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6581, -75.55582
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,880 (2024)
Projected traffic13,660 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017(LR 39038) over Coplay Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is SR 1017(LR 39038) over Coplay Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1017(LR 39038) over Coplay Creek carry?

About 11,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017(LR 39038) over Coplay Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017(LR 39038) over Coplay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.