US Bridges

Walker Road over Hokendauqua Creek

FairPosted for load

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · West of SR 4005 · Structure no. 000000000028858

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Hokendauqua Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Walker Road over Hokendauqua Creek 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Road
CrossesHokendauqua Creek
LocationWest of SR 4005
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7651, -75.46472
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 2030
Trucks1%
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 Walker Road over Hokendauqua Creek built?

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

What condition is Walker Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Road over Hokendauqua Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Hokendauqua Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Hokendauqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.