Broad Street over Monocacy Ck RR City ST
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Broad Street · Structure no. 000000000028906
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 431 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Monocacy Ck RR City ST is a concrete arch - deck carrying Broad Street over Monocacy Ck RR City ST in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 116 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.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,144 by 2030. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 60 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Broad Street over Monocacy Ck RR City ST built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Broad Street over Monocacy Ck RR City ST 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Monocacy Ck RR City ST carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Monocacy Ck RR City ST?
The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Monocacy Ck RR City ST?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.