US Bridges

SR8005(LR1045RPLB) over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Lehigh St. Exit(ramplb)wb · Structure no. 000000000023578

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8005(LR1045RPLB) over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR8005(LR1045RPLB) over Norfolk Southern RR in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,755 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR8005(LR1045RPLB)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationLehigh St. Exit(ramplb)wb
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56429, -75.48098
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,755 (2024)
Projected traffic7,314 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR8005(LR1045RPLB) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR8005(LR1045RPLB) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR8005(LR1045RPLB) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 6,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR8005(LR1045RPLB) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR8005(LR1045RPLB) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.