US Bridges

SR 2006 (lr 48006) over Freys Run

PoorPosted for load

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Raubsville Road · Structure no. 000000000028714

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 (lr 48006) over Freys Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2006 (lr 48006) over Freys Run in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 129 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,522 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2006 (lr 48006)
CrossesFreys Run
LocationRaubsville Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6067, -75.24362
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2024)
Projected traffic1,522 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 (lr 48006) over Freys Run built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 2006 (lr 48006) over Freys Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2006 (lr 48006) over Freys Run carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 (lr 48006) over Freys Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 (lr 48006) over Freys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.