US Bridges

SR 4010 (lr 39091) over Coplay Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Sandspring Road · Structure no. 000000000023369

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4010 (lr 39091) over Coplay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4010 (lr 39091) over Coplay Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 76 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 4,428 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,842 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4010 (lr 39091)
CrossesCoplay Creek
LocationSandspring Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66922, -75.59383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,428 (2024)
Projected traffic3,842 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4010 (lr 39091) over Coplay Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 4010 (lr 39091) over Coplay 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4010 (lr 39091) over Coplay Creek carry?

About 4,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4010 (lr 39091) over Coplay Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4010 (lr 39091) over Coplay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.