US Bridges

SR 3011 (lr 48046) over Monocacy Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Center Street @ City Line · Structure no. 000000000028762

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3011 (lr 48046) over Monocacy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3011 (lr 48046) over Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 68 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 21,393 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,514 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3011 (lr 48046)
CrossesMonocacy Creek
LocationCenter Street @ City Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66114, -75.38123
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,393 (2024)
Projected traffic22,514 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3011 (lr 48046) over Monocacy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 3011 (lr 48046) over Monocacy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3011 (lr 48046) over Monocacy Creek carry?

About 21,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3011 (lr 48046) over Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3011 (lr 48046) over Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.