US Bridges

SR2027 LR39001 over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI South of Emmaus · Structure no. 000000000069521

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2027 LR39001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2027 LR39001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,734 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,372 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2027 LR39001
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
Location1.5 MI South of Emmaus
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49866, -75.49516
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,734 (2024)
Projected traffic4,372 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2027 LR39001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2027 LR39001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) 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 SR2027 LR39001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 2,734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR2027 LR39001 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR2027 LR39001 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.