US Bridges

SR 3017 over Schaefer Run

Poor

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · SR 3017 Trexlertown · Structure no. 000000000042961

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 over Schaefer Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3017 over Schaefer Run in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,282 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017
CrossesSchaefer Run
LocationSR 3017 Trexlertown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53991, -75.61557
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,837 (2024)
Projected traffic6,282 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 over Schaefer Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017 over Schaefer Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3017 over Schaefer Run carry?

About 5,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 over Schaefer Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 over Schaefer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.