US Bridges

SR 2007 (lr 39016) over L.Lehigh & Towpath

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Oxford Drive · Structure no. 000000000023269

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,791
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2007 (lr 39016) over L.Lehigh & Towpath is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2007 (lr 39016) over L.Lehigh & Towpath in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 7,791 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,803 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2007 (lr 39016)
CrossesL.Lehigh & Towpath
LocationOxford Drive
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56904, -75.4993
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,791 (2023)
Projected traffic12,803 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2007 (lr 39016) over L.Lehigh & Towpath built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 2007 (lr 39016) over L.Lehigh & Towpath 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 2007 (lr 39016) over L.Lehigh & Towpath carry?

About 7,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2007 (lr 39016) over L.Lehigh & Towpath?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2007 (lr 39016) over L.Lehigh & Towpath?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.