US Bridges

SR 2009 (lr 39028) over Cedar Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Haines Mill RD · Structure no. 000000000023270

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009 (lr 39028) over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2009 (lr 39028) over Cedar Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 3,161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,972 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009 (lr 39028)
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationHaines Mill RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58362, -75.53151
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,161 (2024)
Projected traffic5,972 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$635,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2009 (lr 39028) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 2009 (lr 39028) over Cedar Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2009 (lr 39028) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009 (lr 39028) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009 (lr 39028) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.