US Bridges

SR 2039 (lr 39114) over Saucon Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · At Lr 39002 · Structure no. 000000000023320

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2039 (lr 39114) over Saucon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2039 (lr 39114) over Saucon Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,839 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,637 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 2039 (lr 39114)
CrossesSaucon Creek
LocationAt Lr 39002
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.54624, -75.42785
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,839 (2024)
Projected traffic7,637 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2039 (lr 39114) over Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2039 (lr 39114) over Saucon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2039 (lr 39114) over Saucon Creek carry?

About 5,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2039 (lr 39114) over Saucon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2039 (lr 39114) over Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.