SR 2029(LR 39002) over Trib. Saucon Creek
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Limeport Pk.@ Saucon Val. · Structure no. 000000000023310
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,993
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2029(LR 39002) over Trib. Saucon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2029(LR 39002) over Trib. Saucon Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,993 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,846 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2029(LR 39002) over Trib. Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2029(LR 39002) over Trib. Saucon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2029(LR 39002) over Trib. Saucon Creek carry?
About 6,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 2029(LR 39002) over Trib. Saucon Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2029(LR 39002) over Trib. Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.