US Bridges

Pa 248 (lr 471) over Bertsch Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Berlinsville · Structure no. 000000000028572

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,365
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 248 (lr 471) over Bertsch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 248 (lr 471) over Bertsch Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 11,365 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,359 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 248 (lr 471)
CrossesBertsch Creek
LocationBerlinsville
RouteState Highway 248
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76575, -75.56672
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,365 (2024)
Projected traffic13,359 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 248 (lr 471) over Bertsch Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 248 (lr 471) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 248 (lr 471) over Bertsch Creek carry?

About 11,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 248 (lr 471) over Bertsch Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 248 (lr 471) over Bertsch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.