SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek
PoorNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Lower Saucon Rd.@ SR 2006 · Structure no. 000000000028706
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2001 (lr 48009) over East Branch Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.