US Bridges

Pa 611(LR 156) over Frys Run

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · At Royal Manor Road · Structure no. 000000000047403

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 611(LR 156) over Frys Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 611(LR 156) over Frys Run 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 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 3,678 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,349 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 611(LR 156)
CrossesFrys Run
LocationAt Royal Manor Road
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates40.61878, -75.20246
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,678 (2023)
Projected traffic6,349 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 611(LR 156) over Frys Run built?

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

What condition is Pa 611(LR 156) over Frys 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 611(LR 156) over Frys Run carry?

About 3,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 611(LR 156) over Frys Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 611(LR 156) over Frys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.