Pa 329 (lr 175) over Catasauqua Creek
PoorNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Nor-Bath Boulevard · Structure no. 000000000028593
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,227
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 329 (lr 175) over Catasauqua Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 329 (lr 175) over Catasauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,227 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,628 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 329 (lr 175) over Catasauqua Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 329 (lr 175) over Catasauqua Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 329 (lr 175) over Catasauqua Creek carry?
About 8,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pa 329 (lr 175) over Catasauqua Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 329 (lr 175) over Catasauqua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.