Northampton St. over West Monocacy Creek
FairPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 M. West of Pa 987 · Structure no. 000000000028920
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northampton St. over West Monocacy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northampton St. over West Monocacy Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northampton St. over West Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northampton St. over West 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 2023.
How much traffic does Northampton St. over West Monocacy Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Northampton St. over West Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Northampton St. over West Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.