SR 2017(LR 48019) over Schoeneck Creek
PoorPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.South of Tatamy · Structure no. 000000000028733
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,435
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2017(LR 48019) over Schoeneck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017(LR 48019) over Schoeneck Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 83 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 4 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 5,435 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,711 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2017(LR 48019) over Schoeneck Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SR 2017(LR 48019) over Schoeneck Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 2017(LR 48019) over Schoeneck Creek carry?
About 5,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 2017(LR 48019) over Schoeneck Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2017(LR 48019) over Schoeneck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.