US Bridges

SR 2027(LR 39001) over Leiberts Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Leibertss Gap · Structure no. 000000000023300

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,841
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027(LR 39001) over Leiberts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2027(LR 39001) over Leiberts Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027(LR 39001)
CrossesLeiberts Creek
LocationLeibertss Gap
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51745, -75.50531
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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(LR 39001) over Leiberts Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2027(LR 39001) over Leiberts 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2027(LR 39001) over Leiberts Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2027(LR 39001) over Leiberts Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2027(LR 39001) over Leiberts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.