SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Waltz Creek
PoorNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Delabole · Structure no. 000000000028682
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,198
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Waltz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Waltz Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,011 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Waltz Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Waltz 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Waltz Creek carry?
About 1,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Waltz Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1016 (lr 48036) over Waltz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.