Middletown Road over Nancy Run
PoorPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · W of SR 3007 · Structure no. 000000000028801
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middletown Road over Nancy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middletown Road over Nancy Run in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middletown Road over Nancy Run built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middletown Road over Nancy Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Middletown Road over Nancy Run carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Middletown Road over Nancy Run?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Middletown Road over Nancy Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.