Silvex Road over Saucon Creek
GoodNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mile West of Pa 412 · Structure no. 000000000028905
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silvex Road over Saucon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silvex Road over Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Silvex Road over Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silvex Road over Saucon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Silvex Road over Saucon Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Silvex Road over Saucon Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Silvex Road over Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.