US Bridges

SR 4020(LR48059) over Trib.To Bertsch Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Maple Drive · Structure no. 000000000047375

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4020(LR48059) over Trib.To Bertsch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4020(LR48059) over Trib.To Bertsch Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4020(LR48059)
CrossesTrib.To Bertsch Creek
LocationMaple Drive
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.75673, -75.56582
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2024)
Projected traffic820 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4020(LR48059) over Trib.To Bertsch Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4020(LR48059) over Trib.To Bertsch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4020(LR48059) over Trib.To Bertsch Creek carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4020(LR48059) over Trib.To Bertsch Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4020(LR48059) over Trib.To Bertsch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.