SR 2010 (lr 39109) over Little Lehigh Creek
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Fish Hatchery Road · Structure no. 000000000023271
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,302
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2010 (lr 39109) over Little Lehigh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2010 (lr 39109) over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,336 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2010 (lr 39109) over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2010 (lr 39109) over Little Lehigh Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2010 (lr 39109) over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 7,302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 2010 (lr 39109) over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2010 (lr 39109) over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.