US Bridges

Spruce Drive over Hokendauqua Creek

FairPosted for load

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile South of Pa 248 · Structure no. 000000000028831

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Drive over Hokendauqua Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Spruce Drive over Hokendauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Drive
CrossesHokendauqua Creek
Location1 Mile South of Pa 248
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74419, -75.48291
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2010)
Projected traffic125 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Drive over Hokendauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Spruce Drive over Hokendauqua Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Drive over Hokendauqua Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Drive over Hokendauqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.