US Bridges

SR 4009 (LR39057) over Mill Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Newside Rd.@ Memorial Rd. · Structure no. 000000000047473

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 (LR39057) over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4009 (LR39057) over Mill Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 916 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009 (LR39057)
CrossesMill Creek
LocationNewside Rd.@ Memorial Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68572, -75.64559
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2024)
Projected traffic993 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 4009 (LR39057) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4009 (LR39057) over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4009 (LR39057) over Mill Creek carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 (LR39057) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 4009 (LR39057) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.