US Bridges

SR 248 (lr 175) over Trib.To Shoeneck Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.E.Of PA33 · Structure no. 000000000028587

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 248 (lr 175) over Trib.To Shoeneck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 248 (lr 175) over Trib.To Shoeneck Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 14,142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,416 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 248 (lr 175)
CrossesTrib.To Shoeneck Creek
Location0.5 Mi.E.Of PA33
RouteState Highway 248
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71219, -75.2825
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,142 (2024)
Projected traffic17,416 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 248 (lr 175) over Trib.To Shoeneck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 248 (lr 175) over Trib.To Shoeneck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 248 (lr 175) over Trib.To Shoeneck Creek carry?

About 14,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 248 (lr 175) over Trib.To Shoeneck Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 248 (lr 175) over Trib.To Shoeneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.