US Bridges

SR 3001(LR.39021) over Little Lehigh Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 77 Ft.S.Of LR39023 · Structure no. 000000000023335

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001(LR.39021) over Little Lehigh Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3001(LR.39021) over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 8,616 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,640 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001(LR.39021)
CrossesLittle Lehigh Creek
Location77 Ft.S.Of LR39023
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52653, -75.60929
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,616 (2024)
Projected traffic7,640 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001(LR.39021) over Little Lehigh Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001(LR.39021) over Little Lehigh 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3001(LR.39021) over Little Lehigh Creek carry?

About 8,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001(LR.39021) over Little Lehigh Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001(LR.39021) over Little Lehigh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.