US Bridges

SR 2002(LR 39013) over East Penn Railroad Llc

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · .3 Mi. N. of SR 2005 · Structure no. 000000000023258

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002(LR 39013) over East Penn Railroad Llc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2002(LR 39013) over East Penn Railroad Llc in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 62 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 6 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 10,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,907 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2002(LR 39013)
CrossesEast Penn Railroad Llc
Location.3 Mi. N. of SR 2005
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54667, -75.48592
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,922 (2024)
Projected traffic13,907 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002(LR 39013) over East Penn Railroad Llc built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 2002(LR 39013) over East Penn Railroad Llc 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2002(LR 39013) over East Penn Railroad Llc carry?

About 10,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002(LR 39013) over East Penn Railroad Llc?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002(LR 39013) over East Penn Railroad Llc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.