Washington Street over Nancy Run
FairPosted for loadNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · Near Freemansburg · Structure no. 000000000045341
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Nancy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Nancy Run in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Nancy Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Nancy Run 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Nancy Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Nancy Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Nancy Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.