US Bridges

SR 2045 over Trib. Saucon Ck

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Center Valley Bridge · Structure no. 000000000046824

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2045 over Trib. Saucon Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2045 over Trib. Saucon Ck in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,870 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 2045
CrossesTrib. Saucon Ck
LocationCenter Valley Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.52457, -75.39068
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,695 (2024)
Projected traffic7,870 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2045 over Trib. Saucon Ck built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2045 over Trib. Saucon Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2045 over Trib. Saucon Ck carry?

About 5,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2045 over Trib. Saucon Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2045 over Trib. Saucon Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.