Rentzheimer DR over Silver Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · South of New York Ave · Structure no. 000000000028929
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rentzheimer DR over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rentzheimer DR over Silver Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,004 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rentzheimer DR over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rentzheimer DR over Silver 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Rentzheimer DR over Silver Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rentzheimer DR over Silver Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Rentzheimer DR over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.