US Bridges

SR 3016(LR 48068) over Indian Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Pennsville · Structure no. 000000000028763

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,025
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3016(LR 48068) over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3016(LR 48068) over Indian Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 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 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,865 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3016(LR 48068)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1 Mi.S.Of Pennsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72948, -75.50436
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2024)
Projected traffic3,865 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3016(LR 48068) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 3016(LR 48068) over Indian 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3016(LR 48068) over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3016(LR 48068) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3016(LR 48068) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.