US Bridges

SR 2034 (lr 39010) over Saucon Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Spring Valley Road · Structure no. 000000000023315

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2034 (lr 39010) over Saucon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2034 (lr 39010) over Saucon Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2034 (lr 39010)
CrossesSaucon Creek
LocationSpring Valley Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54972, -75.3887
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2023)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2034 (lr 39010) over Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2034 (lr 39010) over Saucon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2034 (lr 39010) over Saucon Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2034 (lr 39010) over Saucon Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2034 (lr 39010) over Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.