US Bridges

SR 2027(LR39001) over Leibert Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Village of Vera Cruz · Structure no. 000000000023299

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,841
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027(LR39001) over Leibert Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2027(LR39001) over Leibert Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,841 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027(LR39001)
CrossesLeibert Creek
LocationVillage of Vera Cruz
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50632, -75.49655
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,841 (2024)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2027(LR39001) over Leibert Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2027(LR39001) over Leibert 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2027(LR39001) over Leibert Creek carry?

About 3,841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2027(LR39001) over Leibert Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2027(LR39001) over Leibert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.