US Bridges

Pa 412 (lr 530) over Trib. to Saucon Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Main Street · Structure no. 000000000028597

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,025
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 412 (lr 530) over Trib. to Saucon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 412 (lr 530) over Trib. to Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 13,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,148 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 412 (lr 530)
CrossesTrib. to Saucon Creek
LocationMain Street
RouteState Highway 412
Coordinates40.57908, -75.34082
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,025 (2023)
Projected traffic18,148 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 412 (lr 530) over Trib. to Saucon Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 412 (lr 530) over Trib. to Saucon 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 412 (lr 530) over Trib. to Saucon Creek carry?

About 13,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 412 (lr 530) over Trib. to Saucon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 412 (lr 530) over Trib. to Saucon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.