Tanglewood Road over Catasauqua Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · .5 M. North of Pa 329 · Structure no. 000000000028819
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tanglewood Road over Catasauqua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tanglewood Road over Catasauqua 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 250 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tanglewood Road over Catasauqua Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tanglewood Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Tanglewood Road over Catasauqua Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tanglewood Road over Catasauqua Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Tanglewood Road over Catasauqua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.