US Bridges

SR 2029(LR.39002) over Hosensack Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Palm Road · Structure no. 000000000023304

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
999
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2029(LR.39002) over Hosensack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2029(LR.39002) over Hosensack Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2029(LR.39002)
CrossesHosensack Creek
LocationPalm Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45832, -75.50446
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2024)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 2029(LR.39002) over Hosensack Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2029(LR.39002) over Hosensack 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2029(LR.39002) over Hosensack Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2029(LR.39002) over Hosensack Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2029(LR.39002) over Hosensack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.