Macada Road over Monocacy Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · W. of SR 3011 (center St) · Structure no. 000000000028910
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 137 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macada Road over Monocacy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Macada Road over Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 114 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 26 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 | 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 | 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 Macada Road over Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Macada Road over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Macada Road over Monocacy Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Macada Road over Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Macada Road over Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.