US Bridges

SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Mill Rd.Near Gun Club · Structure no. 000000000023290

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,445
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,692 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2024 (lr 39007)
CrossesTrib. to Saucon Creek
LocationMill Rd.Near Gun Club
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51557, -75.40378
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2024)
Projected traffic4,692 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Trib. to Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.