US Bridges

Pa 946 (lr 752) over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Mountain View Drive · Structure no. 000000000028646

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 946 (lr 752) over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 946 (lr 752) over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,503 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 946 (lr 752)
CrossesTrib. Hokendauqua Creek
LocationMountain View Drive
RouteState Highway 946
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78406, -75.48976
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2023)
Projected traffic3,503 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 946 (lr 752) over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 946 (lr 752) over Trib. Hokendauqua 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 946 (lr 752) over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 946 (lr 752) over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 946 (lr 752) over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.