US Bridges

SR 3017(LR 48049) over Dry Run

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Howertown Road · Structure no. 000000000068414

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,032
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017(LR 48049) over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3017(LR 48049) over Dry Run in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,155 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017(LR 48049)
CrossesDry Run
LocationHowertown Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69881, -75.46831
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2023)
Projected traffic7,155 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3017(LR 48049) over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017(LR 48049) over Dry Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3017(LR 48049) over Dry Run carry?

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017(LR 48049) over Dry Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017(LR 48049) over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.