US Bridges

SR 3011 (lr 48096) over City Sts River Can Nsrc

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Philip Fahy Bridge New ST · Structure no. 000000000028761

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
1,466 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 (lr 48096) over City Sts River Can Nsrc is a steel continuous frame carrying SR 3011 (lr 48096) over City Sts River Can Nsrc in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 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 12,594 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,669 by 2032. The structure is 1,466 ft (446.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3011 (lr 48096)
CrossesCity Sts River Can Nsrc
LocationPhilip Fahy Bridge New ST
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.61481, -75.37861
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,466 ft (446.8 m)
Longest span315 ft (96 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,594 (2024)
Projected traffic26,669 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 (lr 48096) over City Sts River Can Nsrc built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 3011 (lr 48096) over City Sts River Can Nsrc 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 3011 (lr 48096) over City Sts River Can Nsrc carry?

About 12,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 (lr 48096) over City Sts River Can Nsrc?

The structure is 1,466 ft (446.8 m) long with a longest span of 315 ft (96 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 (lr 48096) over City Sts River Can Nsrc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.