US Bridges

SR 4003(LR45039) over Lehigh River

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County Line · Structure no. 000000000047743

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,869
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003(LR45039) over Lehigh River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 4003(LR45039) over Lehigh River in Monroe 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 2,869 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,416 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 4003(LR45039)
CrossesLehigh River
LocationLackawanna County Line
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.17241, -75.58938
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,869 (2023)
Projected traffic4,416 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 4003(LR45039) over Lehigh River built?

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

What condition is SR 4003(LR45039) over Lehigh River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4003(LR45039) over Lehigh River carry?

About 2,869 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003(LR45039) over Lehigh River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003(LR45039) over Lehigh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.