US Bridges

SR 4014 (lr 48043) over Hokendauqua Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · W.Scenic Drive · Structure no. 000000000028787

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014 (lr 48043) over Hokendauqua Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4014 (lr 48043) over Hokendauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4014 (lr 48043)
CrossesHokendauqua Creek
LocationW.Scenic Drive
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79322, -75.43917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2023)
Projected traffic620 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4014 (lr 48043) over Hokendauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4014 (lr 48043) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4014 (lr 48043) over Hokendauqua Creek carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4014 (lr 48043) over Hokendauqua Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4014 (lr 48043) over Hokendauqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.