US Bridges

Lr 1098 Ramp C over T-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Ramp 33 SB to US 22 West. · Structure no. 000000000028952

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lr 1098 Ramp C over T-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lr 1098 Ramp C over T-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 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 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 17,451 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,193 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 1098 Ramp C
CrossesT-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.)
LocationRamp 33 SB to US 22 West.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68526, -75.29199
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,451 (2024)
Projected traffic17,193 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 1098 Ramp C over T-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Lr 1098 Ramp C over T-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lr 1098 Ramp C over T-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.) carry?

About 17,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lr 1098 Ramp C over T-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.)?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 1098 Ramp C over T-454(COUNTRY Club Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.