SR 2045(LR 153SP) over Trib. to Saucon Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Coopersburg Main St. · Structure no. 000000000023325
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,024
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2045(LR 153SP) over Trib. to Saucon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2045(LR 153SP) over Trib. to Saucon Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 113 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 10,024 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,403 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 2045(LR 153SP) over Trib. to Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SR 2045(LR 153SP) over Trib. to 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2045(LR 153SP) over Trib. to Saucon Creek carry?
About 10,024 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 2045(LR 153SP) over Trib. to Saucon Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2045(LR 153SP) over Trib. to Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.