Columbus Street over Roseto Creek
PoorPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 M. East of SR 191 · Structure no. 000000000028934
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus Street over Roseto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus Street over Roseto Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 101 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2020. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Columbus Street over Roseto Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Columbus Street over Roseto Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does Columbus Street over Roseto Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Columbus Street over Roseto Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus Street over Roseto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.