US Bridges

SR 3003 (lr 48003) over Black River

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · @ Bingen & Black River RD · Structure no. 000000000028752

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,899
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 (lr 48003) over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3003 (lr 48003) over Black River in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 6 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 6,899 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,115 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003 (lr 48003)
CrossesBlack River
Location@ Bingen & Black River RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57349, -75.36916
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,899 (2023)
Projected traffic9,115 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 (lr 48003) over Black River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 3003 (lr 48003) over Black River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3003 (lr 48003) over Black River carry?

About 6,899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 (lr 48003) over Black River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 (lr 48003) over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.