US Bridges

Fox Gap Road over Martins Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of East Bangor · Structure no. 000000000028883

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Gap Road over Martins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fox Gap Road over Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2020. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Gap Road
CrossesMartins Creek
Location1 MI N of East Bangor
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.89999, -75.20147
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2010)
Projected traffic550 by 2020
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Gap Road over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Gap Road over Martins 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Gap Road over Martins Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fox Gap Road over Martins Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Gap Road over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.