Depues Road over Oughoughton Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · East of SR 1004 · Structure no. 000000000028835
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Depues Road over Oughoughton Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Depues Road over Oughoughton Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Depues Road over Oughoughton Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Depues Road over Oughoughton 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Depues Road over Oughoughton Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Depues Road over Oughoughton Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Depues Road over Oughoughton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.