US Bridges

SR 1004(LR 39032) over Lehigh Canal

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 394 Ft.E.Of Race ST Br · Structure no. 000000000039608

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,491
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1004(LR 39032) over Lehigh Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1004(LR 39032) over Lehigh Canal in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,745 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1004(LR 39032)
CrossesLehigh Canal
Location394 Ft.E.Of Race ST Br
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64824, -75.46892
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,491 (2024)
Projected traffic24,745 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1004(LR 39032) over Lehigh Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1004(LR 39032) over Lehigh Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1004(LR 39032) over Lehigh Canal carry?

About 11,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1004(LR 39032) over Lehigh Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1004(LR 39032) over Lehigh Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.