Silver Crest Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · SE of Bath · Structure no. 000000000028889
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Crest Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silver Crest Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Crest Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Crest Road over E. Br. 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 Silver Crest Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Silver Crest Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Crest Road over E. Br. Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.