Pa 145 (lr 175) over Bertsch Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Riverview Drive · Structure no. 000000000028556
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,784
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 145 (lr 175) over Bertsch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 145 (lr 175) over Bertsch Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 102 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 5 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 5,784 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,812 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pa 145 (lr 175) over Bertsch Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Pa 145 (lr 175) over Bertsch Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 145 (lr 175) over Bertsch Creek carry?
About 5,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 145 (lr 175) over Bertsch Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 145 (lr 175) over Bertsch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.