Seidersville Road over Saucon Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Miles West of Pa 412 · Structure no. 000000000028904
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seidersville Road over Saucon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Seidersville Road over Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seidersville Road over Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seidersville Road over Saucon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Seidersville Road over Saucon Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Seidersville Road over Saucon Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Seidersville Road over Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.