US Bridges

SR 3017 (lr 564) over Catasauqua Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Weaversville · Structure no. 000000000028766

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3017 (lr 564) over Catasauqua Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3017 (lr 564) over Catasauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 12,475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,916 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3017 (lr 564)
CrossesCatasauqua Creek
LocationWeaversville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68822, -75.45156
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,475 (2023)
Projected traffic12,916 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$503,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3017 (lr 564) over Catasauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3017 (lr 564) over Catasauqua 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3017 (lr 564) over Catasauqua Creek carry?

About 12,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3017 (lr 564) over Catasauqua Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3017 (lr 564) over Catasauqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.