US Bridges

Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Trib.To Martins Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 200FT North of Bangor · Structure no. 000000000028569

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,415
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Trib.To Martins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Trib.To Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,077 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa 191 (lr 48035)
CrossesTrib.To Martins Creek
Location200FT North of Bangor
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates40.88425, -75.21439
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2023)
Projected traffic6,077 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Trib.To Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Trib.To Martins 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Trib.To Martins Creek carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Trib.To Martins Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 (lr 48035) over Trib.To Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.