US Bridges

Main St/Berger RD over Glendon Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 M. South of SR 2012 · Structure no. 000000000028924

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St/Berger RD over Glendon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main St/Berger RD over Glendon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMain St/Berger RD
CrossesGlendon Creek
Location0.1 M. South of SR 2012
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66127, -75.23431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St/Berger RD over Glendon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St/Berger RD over Glendon 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 Main St/Berger RD over Glendon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main St/Berger RD over Glendon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main St/Berger RD over Glendon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.