US Bridges

SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Laurel Run

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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Mill Road · Structure no. 000000000068495

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,445
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Laurel Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Laurel Run in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,983 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2024 (lr 39007)
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationMill Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20333, -75.19453
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2024)
Projected traffic2,983 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Laurel Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Laurel Run carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Laurel Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2024 (lr 39007) over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.