SR 512 (lr 165) over Martins Creek
PoorNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Market Street · Structure no. 000000000028613
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 512 (lr 165) over Martins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 512 (lr 165) over Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 7,047 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,431 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 512 (lr 165) over Martins Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 512 (lr 165) over Martins 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 512 (lr 165) over Martins Creek carry?
About 7,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 512 (lr 165) over Martins Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 512 (lr 165) over Martins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.