Jacksonville Road over Monocacy Creek
PoorPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · East of Jacksonville · Structure no. 000000000028821
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jacksonville Road over Monocacy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jacksonville Road over Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2019. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jacksonville Road over Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jacksonville Road over Monocacy Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Jacksonville Road over Monocacy Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jacksonville Road over Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Jacksonville Road over Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.