US Bridges

SR 2014 (lr 48010) over Saucon Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Shimersville Rd. · Structure no. 000000000028727

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2014 (lr 48010) over Saucon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2014 (lr 48010) over Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 5 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 7,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,748 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2014 (lr 48010)
CrossesSaucon Creek
LocationShimersville Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61862, -75.33461
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,096 (2024)
Projected traffic10,748 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$569,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2014 (lr 48010) over Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 2014 (lr 48010) over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2014 (lr 48010) over Saucon Creek carry?

About 7,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2014 (lr 48010) over Saucon Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2014 (lr 48010) over Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.