US Bridges

SR 2020 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Emmaus Rd.@ Limeport Pike · Structure no. 000000000023284

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2020 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020 (lr 39007)
CrossesTrib. to Saucon Creek
LocationEmmaus Rd.@ Limeport Pike
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51131, -75.44847
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2024)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 2020 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.