Canal Street over Hokendauqua Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Outlet to Lehigh River · Structure no. 000000000028932
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Street over Hokendauqua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canal Street over Hokendauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Canal Street over Hokendauqua Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Canal Street over Hokendauqua Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Canal Street over Hokendauqua Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Street over Hokendauqua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.