3005(LR48011SP) over Lehigh River Canal Nor S
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Bethlehem-Freemansburg · Structure no. 000000000028757
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 510 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
3005(LR48011SP) over Lehigh River Canal Nor S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3005(LR48011SP) over Lehigh River Canal Nor S in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2032. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3005(LR48011SP) over Lehigh River Canal Nor S built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3005(LR48011SP) over Lehigh River Canal Nor S 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 3005(LR48011SP) over Lehigh River Canal Nor S carry?
About 8,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 3005(LR48011SP) over Lehigh River Canal Nor S?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 3005(LR48011SP) over Lehigh River Canal Nor S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.