US Bridges

SR 2047 over S Branch of Saucon Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Landis Mill Road · Structure no. 000000000046340

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,389
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2047 over S Branch of Saucon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2047 over S Branch of Saucon 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 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2047
CrossesS Branch of Saucon Creek
LocationLandis Mill Road
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.54619, -75.38754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2024)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2047 over S Branch of Saucon Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2047 over S Branch of Saucon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2047 over S Branch of Saucon Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2047 over S Branch of Saucon Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2047 over S Branch of Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.