Valley Road over Hokendauqua Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Miles East of SR 4003 · Structure no. 000000000028805
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Hokendauqua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Road over Hokendauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2020. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Hokendauqua Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Hokendauqua Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Hokendauqua Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Hokendauqua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.