US Bridges

SR 3004(LR.39022) over Little Lehigh Creek

FairPosted for load

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. S. of Lr 39023 Int · Structure no. 000000000023338

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004(LR.39022) over Little Lehigh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3004(LR.39022) over Little Lehigh Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004(LR.39022)
CrossesLittle Lehigh Creek
Location.5 Mi. S. of Lr 39023 Int
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51103, -75.62896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2024)
Projected traffic935 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004(LR.39022) over Little Lehigh Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR 3004(LR.39022) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3004(LR.39022) over Little Lehigh Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004(LR.39022) over Little Lehigh Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004(LR.39022) over Little Lehigh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.