SR 3003(LR 39085) over Little Lehigh Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · South of East Texas · Structure no. 000000000023337
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,372
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3003(LR 39085) over Little Lehigh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3003(LR 39085) over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 8,372 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,315 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3003(LR 39085) over Little Lehigh Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 3003(LR 39085) 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does SR 3003(LR 39085) over Little Lehigh Creek carry?
About 8,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 3003(LR 39085) over Little Lehigh Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3003(LR 39085) over Little Lehigh Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.