Traveler Avenue over Saucon Creek
FairPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · W of Pa 412 N of I-78 · Structure no. 000000000028899
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Traveler Avenue over Saucon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Traveler Avenue over Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2020. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Traveler Avenue over Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Traveler Avenue over Saucon 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Traveler Avenue over Saucon Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Traveler Avenue over Saucon Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Traveler Avenue over Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.