US Bridges

SR 2006(LR 48006) over Trib.To Saucon Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Easton Rd.@ SR 2001 · Structure no. 000000000028712

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,046
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006(LR 48006) over Trib.To Saucon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2006(LR 48006) over Trib.To Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,046 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,454 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2006(LR 48006)
CrossesTrib.To Saucon Creek
LocationEaston Rd.@ SR 2001
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60607, -75.28264
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,046 (2024)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 2006(LR 48006) over Trib.To Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2006(LR 48006) over Trib.To 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2006(LR 48006) over Trib.To Saucon Creek carry?

About 5,046 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006(LR 48006) over Trib.To Saucon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006(LR 48006) over Trib.To Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.