US Bridges

SR 2003 (lr 48007) over Frys Run

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Durham Road · Structure no. 000000000028707

Built
1857
168 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 (lr 48007) over Frys Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2003 (lr 48007) over Frys Run in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1857 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 168 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 6 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003 (lr 48007)
CrossesFrys Run
LocationDurham Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6108, -75.23101
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2024)
Projected traffic772 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$474,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 (lr 48007) over Frys Run built?

It was built in 1857, making it 168 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 2003 (lr 48007) over Frys Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2003 (lr 48007) over Frys Run carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 (lr 48007) over Frys Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 (lr 48007) over Frys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.