SR 2018(LR 39026) over Branch of Swabia Creek
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Macungie-Lehigh St. · Structure no. 000000000023281
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2018(LR 39026) over Branch of Swabia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2018(LR 39026) over Branch of Swabia Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,814 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2018(LR 39026) over Branch of Swabia Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2018(LR 39026) over Branch of Swabia 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2018(LR 39026) over Branch of Swabia Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 2018(LR 39026) over Branch of Swabia Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2018(LR 39026) over Branch of Swabia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.