US Bridges

SR 2025(LR 39005) over Indian Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · .7 Mi. N. of SR 2029 · Structure no. 000000000023292

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2025(LR 39005) over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2025(LR 39005) over Indian Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 92 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2025(LR 39005)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.7 Mi. N. of SR 2029
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46319, -75.52167
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic711 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2025(LR 39005) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 2025(LR 39005) over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2025(LR 39005) over Indian Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2025(LR 39005) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2025(LR 39005) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.