Pa 248 (lr 471) over Indian Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Indian Trail Park · Structure no. 000000000028578
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,777
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 248 (lr 471) over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 248 (lr 471) over Indian Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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 8,777 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,866 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 248 (lr 471) over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Pa 248 (lr 471) over Indian 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 248 (lr 471) over Indian Creek carry?
About 8,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 248 (lr 471) over Indian Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 248 (lr 471) over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.