US Bridges

Richard Garr Road over Mud Run

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 M. North of SR 1002 · Structure no. 000000000028833

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richard Garr Road over Mud Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Richard Garr Road over Mud Run in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2020. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRichard Garr Road
CrossesMud Run
Location0.5 M. North of SR 1002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77221, -75.20962
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Richard Garr Road over Mud Run built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richard Garr Road over Mud Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Richard Garr Road over Mud Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Richard Garr Road over Mud Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Richard Garr Road over Mud Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.