US Bridges

SR 2016 (LR39006) over Trib. to Hosensack Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 150 Feet West of SR 2027 · Structure no. 000000000023276

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2016 (LR39006) over Trib. to Hosensack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2016 (LR39006) over Trib. to Hosensack Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,706 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2016 (LR39006)
CrossesTrib. to Hosensack Creek
Location150 Feet West of SR 2027
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47702, -75.49927
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (2024)
Projected traffic1,706 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2016 (LR39006) over Trib. to Hosensack Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2016 (LR39006) over Trib. to Hosensack 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2016 (LR39006) over Trib. to Hosensack Creek carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016 (LR39006) over Trib. to Hosensack Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016 (LR39006) over Trib. to Hosensack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.