US Bridges

SR 2040(LR 773SPE) over Spring Brook

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 25th St. Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028749

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,718
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2040(LR 773SPE) over Spring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2040(LR 773SPE) over Spring Brook in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 8,718 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,781 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 2040(LR 773SPE)
CrossesSpring Brook
Location25th St. Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68846, -75.25206
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,718 (2024)
Projected traffic19,781 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2040(LR 773SPE) over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2040(LR 773SPE) over Spring Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2040(LR 773SPE) over Spring Brook carry?

About 8,718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2040(LR 773SPE) over Spring Brook?

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

Who owns SR 2040(LR 773SPE) over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.