Hanoverville Road over Monocacy Creek
FairPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 M. West of Pa 191 · Structure no. 000000000028850
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanoverville Road over Monocacy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Hanoverville Road over Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 76 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanoverville Road over Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Hanoverville Road over Monocacy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Hanoverville Road over Monocacy Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hanoverville Road over Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hanoverville Road over Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.