Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · South of Pennsville · Structure no. 000000000028832
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 1978 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 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.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2028. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Indian Trail Road over Indian 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Trail Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.