US Bridges

SR 2004(LR 48094) over Silver Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Reservoir Rd.-Hellertown · Structure no. 000000000028708

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004(LR 48094) over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2004(LR 48094) over Silver Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004(LR 48094)
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationReservoir Rd.-Hellertown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57832, -75.32276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2023)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2004(LR 48094) over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004(LR 48094) over Silver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2004(LR 48094) over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004(LR 48094) over Silver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004(LR 48094) over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.