US Bridges

SR 1015(LR 165) over Martins Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Broadway · Structure no. 000000000028679

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1015(LR 165) over Martins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1015(LR 165) over Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,312 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1015(LR 165)
CrossesMartins Creek
LocationBroadway
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86598, -75.20442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,002 (2023)
Projected traffic2,312 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 1015(LR 165) over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 1015(LR 165) over Martins 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1015(LR 165) over Martins Creek carry?

About 1,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015(LR 165) over Martins Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015(LR 165) over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.