Blossom Hill Road over Branch of Monocacy Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · East of Bath · Structure no. 000000000028888
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blossom Hill Road over Branch of Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blossom Hill Road over Branch of Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Blossom Hill Road over Branch of Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blossom Hill Road over Branch of 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Blossom Hill Road over Branch of Monocacy Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Blossom Hill Road over Branch of Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Blossom Hill Road over Branch of Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.