US Bridges

Bridge Lane over Nancy Run

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Emerald Hills Development · Structure no. 000000000045344

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Lane over Nancy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge Lane over Nancy Run in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Lane
CrossesNancy Run
LocationEmerald Hills Development
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65942, -75.31966
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Lane over Nancy Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Lane over Nancy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Lane over Nancy Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Lane over Nancy Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Bridge Lane over Nancy Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.