Pa 191 (LR297) over Monocacy Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.N.Of US22 · Structure no. 000000000028559
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,543
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 191 (LR297) over Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 191 (LR297) over Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 67 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 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 14,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,405 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 191 (LR297) over Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Pa 191 (LR297) over Monocacy 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 191 (LR297) over Monocacy Creek carry?
About 14,543 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pa 191 (LR297) over Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 191 (LR297) over Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.