US Bridges

SR 3004 (lr 48003) over Saucon Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Water Street Hellertown · Structure no. 000000000057043

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004 (lr 48003) over Saucon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3004 (lr 48003) over Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,182 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,151 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3004 (lr 48003)
CrossesSaucon Creek
LocationWater Street Hellertown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.57896, -75.34514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,182 (2024)
Projected traffic9,151 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004 (lr 48003) over Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3004 (lr 48003) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3004 (lr 48003) over Saucon Creek carry?

About 7,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004 (lr 48003) over Saucon Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004 (lr 48003) over Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.