US Bridges

SR 2027 (lr 39002) over Hosensack Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Village of Hosensack · Structure no. 000000000045675

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2027 (lr 39002) over Hosensack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2027 (lr 39002) over Hosensack Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2027 (lr 39002)
CrossesHosensack Creek
LocationVillage of Hosensack
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45468, -75.49862
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,384 (2024)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2027 (lr 39002) over Hosensack Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2027 (lr 39002) over Hosensack Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2027 (lr 39002) over Hosensack Creek carry?

About 3,384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2027 (lr 39002) over Hosensack Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2027 (lr 39002) over Hosensack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.