US Bridges

Bangor Vein Road over Martins Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · East of North Bangor · Structure no. 000000000028879

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bangor Vein Road over Martins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bangor Vein Road over Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBangor Vein Road
CrossesMartins Creek
LocationEast of North Bangor
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90198, -75.1901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bangor Vein Road over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bangor Vein Road over Martins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bangor Vein Road over Martins Creek carry?

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

How long is Bangor Vein Road over Martins Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bangor Vein Road over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.