US Bridges

Pa 946 (lr 752) over Hokendauqua Cr.

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Mountain View Drive · Structure no. 000000000047313

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 946 (lr 752) over Hokendauqua Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 946 (lr 752) over Hokendauqua Cr. in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,364 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa 946 (lr 752)
CrossesHokendauqua Cr.
LocationMountain View Drive
RouteState Highway 946
Coordinates40.77958, -75.45878
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2023)
Projected traffic4,364 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 946 (lr 752) over Hokendauqua Cr. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 946 (lr 752) over Hokendauqua Cr. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 946 (lr 752) over Hokendauqua Cr. carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 946 (lr 752) over Hokendauqua Cr.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 946 (lr 752) over Hokendauqua Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.