US Bridges

SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Near Int. With Apple St. · Structure no. 000000000028705

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2001 (lr 48009)
CrossesEast Branch Saucon Creek
LocationNear Int. With Apple St.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60075, -75.28376
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2023)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.