US Bridges

SR 3003(LR 48001) over Saucon Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Bingen Road · Structure no. 000000000028751

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003(LR 48001) over Saucon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003(LR 48001) over Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,009 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003(LR 48001)
CrossesSaucon Creek
LocationBingen Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55957, -75.35685
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,009 (2024)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3003(LR 48001) over Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3003(LR 48001) over Saucon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3003(LR 48001) over Saucon Creek carry?

About 3,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003(LR 48001) over Saucon Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003(LR 48001) over Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.