US Bridges

SR 1009 (LR48049) over US 22(LR 772)9402/9406

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Schoenersville Road · Structure no. 000000000040261

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,359
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 (LR48049) over US 22(LR 772)9402/9406 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1009 (LR48049) over US 22(LR 772)9402/9406 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 18,359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,719 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009 (LR48049)
CrossesUS 22(LR 772)9402/9406
LocationSchoenersville Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65003, -75.41087
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,359 (2024)
Projected traffic41,719 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 (LR48049) over US 22(LR 772)9402/9406 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 (LR48049) over US 22(LR 772)9402/9406 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1009 (LR48049) over US 22(LR 772)9402/9406 carry?

About 18,359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 (LR48049) over US 22(LR 772)9402/9406?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 (LR48049) over US 22(LR 772)9402/9406?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.