Walnut Street over Saucon Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 M. West of Pa 412 · Structure no. 000000000028930
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Saucon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street over Saucon Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Saucon Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Saucon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Saucon Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Saucon Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Saucon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.