US Bridges

SR 3001(LR 39023) over Spring Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Spring Creek Road · Structure no. 000000000047745

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001(LR 39023) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3001(LR 39023) over Spring 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 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,934 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001(LR 39023)
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSpring Creek Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53418, -75.6015
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2023)
Projected traffic6,934 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 3001(LR 39023) over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3001(LR 39023) over Spring 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 SR 3001(LR 39023) over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001(LR 39023) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001(LR 39023) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.