US Bridges

SR 2037(LR 39077) over Norfolk So. (line 0312)

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Fourth ST Boro of Emmaus · Structure no. 000000000023318

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,309
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR 2037(LR 39077) over Norfolk So. (line 0312) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2037(LR 39077) over Norfolk So. (line 0312) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 107 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,674 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2037(LR 39077)
CrossesNorfolk So. (line 0312)
LocationFourth ST Boro of Emmaus
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5343, -75.4915
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2024)
Projected traffic2,674 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2037(LR 39077) over Norfolk So. (line 0312) built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 2037(LR 39077) over Norfolk So. (line 0312) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2037(LR 39077) over Norfolk So. (line 0312) carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2037(LR 39077) over Norfolk So. (line 0312)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2037(LR 39077) over Norfolk So. (line 0312)?

It is owned by the Railroad.