SR 2017(LR39025) over Little Lehigh Creek
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Brookside Road · Structure no. 000000000023279
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,297
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2017(LR39025) over Little Lehigh Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017(LR39025) over Little Lehigh 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 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 9,297 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,007 by 2032. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2017(LR39025) over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2017(LR39025) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2017(LR39025) over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 9,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 2017(LR39025) over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2017(LR39025) over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.