US Bridges

SR 4003 (lr 48061) over Hokendauqua Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Kreidersville Road · Structure no. 000000000028774

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 (lr 48061) over Hokendauqua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4003 (lr 48061) over Hokendauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,565 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,528 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003 (lr 48061)
CrossesHokendauqua Creek
LocationKreidersville Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72633, -75.49345
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,565 (2024)
Projected traffic4,528 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 (lr 48061) over Hokendauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4003 (lr 48061) over Hokendauqua 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 4003 (lr 48061) over Hokendauqua Creek carry?

About 3,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 (lr 48061) over Hokendauqua Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 (lr 48061) over Hokendauqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.