US Bridges

SR 1027 (LR175) over Spring Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Cold Springs Bridge · Structure no. 000000000052457

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1027 (LR175) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1027 (LR175) over Spring Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,488 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,897 by 2037. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1027 (LR175)
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationCold Springs Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70094, -75.51682
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,488 (2024)
Projected traffic3,897 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1027 (LR175) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1027 (LR175) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1027 (LR175) over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1027 (LR175) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1027 (LR175) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.