US Bridges

SR 2017 (lr 39025) over Swabia Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Brookside Road · Structure no. 000000000023278

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,297
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017 (lr 39025) over Swabia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017 (lr 39025) over Swabia Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 9,297 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,007 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017 (lr 39025)
CrossesSwabia Creek
LocationBrookside Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52621, -75.54875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,297 (2024)
Projected traffic12,007 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017 (lr 39025) over Swabia Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2017 (lr 39025) over Swabia 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2017 (lr 39025) over Swabia Creek carry?

About 9,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017 (lr 39025) over Swabia Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017 (lr 39025) over Swabia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.