US Bridges

SR3001 Chestnut RD over Swabia Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · South Side of Alburtis · Structure no. 000000000046186

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,390
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3001 Chestnut RD over Swabia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR3001 Chestnut RD over Swabia Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR3001 Chestnut RD
CrossesSwabia Creek
LocationSouth Side of Alburtis
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.50226, -75.5971
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2023)
Projected traffic1,868 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR3001 Chestnut RD over Swabia Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3001 Chestnut RD over Swabia 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR3001 Chestnut RD over Swabia Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3001 Chestnut RD over Swabia Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR3001 Chestnut RD over Swabia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.