US Bridges

Pa 946(LR 563) over Spring Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 2 M. N.Of Pa 191 Inters. · Structure no. 000000000028648

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,195
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 946(LR 563) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 946(LR 563) over Spring Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5,195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,433 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 946(LR 563)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 M. N.Of Pa 191 Inters.
RouteState Highway 946
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72938, -75.34094
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,195 (2024)
Projected traffic5,433 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 946(LR 563) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 946(LR 563) over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 946(LR 563) over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pa 946(LR 563) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 946(LR 563) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.