Main Street over Hokendauqua Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 M. South of Pa 329 · Structure no. 000000000028931
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Hokendauqua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Hokendauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Hokendauqua Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Hokendauqua 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 Main Street over Hokendauqua Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Hokendauqua Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Hokendauqua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.