US Bridges

Washington Street over Nancy Run

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Emerald Hills Development · Structure no. 000000000045345

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Nancy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Street 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2020. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesNancy Run
LocationEmerald Hills Development
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65957, -75.317
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic300 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Washington Street over Nancy Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Nancy Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Washington Street over Nancy Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Washington Street over Nancy Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.