US Bridges

Pa 611(LR 165 Sp) over Norfolk So. Rr.

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Village of Martins Creek · Structure no. 000000000028633

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611(LR 165 Sp) over Norfolk So. Rr. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pa 611(LR 165 Sp) over Norfolk So. Rr. in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 7,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,736 by 2032. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 611(LR 165 Sp)
CrossesNorfolk So. Rr.
LocationVillage of Martins Creek
RouteState Highway 611
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78412, -75.18552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,316 (2024)
Projected traffic8,736 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 611(LR 165 Sp) over Norfolk So. Rr. built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 611(LR 165 Sp) over Norfolk So. Rr. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 611(LR 165 Sp) over Norfolk So. Rr. carry?

About 7,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611(LR 165 Sp) over Norfolk So. Rr.?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611(LR 165 Sp) over Norfolk So. Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.